We work hard here at Captain Green to source the very best solar products from around the globe. Our customers deserve the best, so that’s what we deliver. We take product recommendations seriously, from solar panels to inverters to battery solutions. People may wonder why we choose certain brands over others, and usually, it comes down to a few things. Quality, reliability and value for money are the main considerations. Growatt provides us with all that and so much more.

We supply Growatt solar inverters because they’re a world leader in the field. The solar market is expanding every day, and there are so many manufacturers out there. However, we prefer to deal with the ones we can trust. So, let’s find out a little more about Growatt, and why they’re global leaders in solar inverters.

 

Who is Growatt?

Growatt was founded in 2010, in Shenzhen, China, and is now one of the global leaders in the industry. Now boasting an impressive service network throughout the world, they’re now recognised in the global top 10 inverter suppliers. With 14 offices and warehouses worldwide, the company goes from strength to strength. They’re committed to providing excellence in solar PV, battery storage and smart energy management.

What we love is not just their innovation and quality products. They also have an established office and presence in Australia, and they have done so since 2013. This means our own experts get the training and product knowledge we need to serve our customers better. By the end of 2020, Growatt had shipped more than 2.5 inverters to over 100 countries globally.

 

Notable achievements

Growatt has experienced a quick rise to global recognition, but impressively, they sustain their performance and continue to innovate every year. Here are some of the notable achievements along the journey.

 

  • In 2011, Growatt became the largest exporter of PV inverters in China.
  • 2013 saw the launch of subsidiaries in Australia, the UK, Germany, the US and Hong Kong.
  • In 2015, Growatt launched its first generation of residential energy storage solutions.
  • 2017 saw the company double its revenue for the second consecutive year
  • In the same year, they surpassed the 1 million mark for units shipped.
  • 2017 also brought about the launch of the company’s first smart home energy management system.
  • 2018 was another big year for Growatt, establishing a joint research facility with ON Semiconductor
  • They also launched the 50kW – 80kW inverter series.
  • 2019 saw the company launch a joint research centre with China’s Ministry of Science and Technology and National Electric Power Conversion and Control (NEPCC)
  • In 2020, Growatt opened a new manufacturing plant with a 20GW annual production capacity.
  • It was also a big year for product launches, releasing the line of X Generation PV inverters and the 175kW – 253kW string inverters for utility-scale solar plants.

 

As innovators in their field, Growatt is always looking for ways their products can increase solar panel efficiency. We look forward to plenty more achievements as time goes on.

 

Growatt’s accolades

There have been plenty of awards along the way, but some that Growatt can be most proud of include:

 

2014: Received Double A+ rating from Photon Lab for their inverter exceeding 99% efficiency.

2016: Number 1 PV inverter brand in China

2017: Top 10 Global PV Inverter Supplier, from IHS Markit

2018: Number 3 Global Single-Phase PV Inverter Supplier, from IHS Markit

2019: Top 10 Global PV Inverter Supplier, from IHS Markit

2019: Number 3 Global Single-Phase PV Inverter Supplier, from IHS Markit

 

2021 started beautifully for the company, receiving a PV Magazine Award for their new generation MIN Single-Phase Inverter. This is the product we provide here at Captain Green, and forms the basis of smarter, more efficient solar panel system.

 

Worldwide ranking

At the end of 2019, Growatt was positioned 8th worldwide for PV inverter shipments according to research by Wood Mackenzie. Interestingly, the same report shows the company ranks even higher in the Asia-Pacific region. Here. They’re recognised as the No.4 PV inverter supplier, partly due to their popularity in Australia.

 

Which Growatt products does Captain Green supply?

Here at Captain Green, we offer Growat’s award-winning MIN 2500-6000TL-X/XE/XH Single Phase inverter. We’re all about quality here, but we also want to deliver value for money. That’s one of the things we love about Growatt.

 

MIN 2500-6000TL-X/XE/XH Single Phase Inverter

Known as an elegant, yet powerful inverter, the MIN inverter has a compact design and is one of the most innovative solutions on the market. It performs as a 2.5k – 6kW single phase inverter, meaning it works for most residential solar panel installations.

Efficiency is a big focus with this unit, and it features a DC/AC ratio of up to 1.4 and dual MPP trackers. Ultimately, the MIN inverter boasts a 98.4% efficiency. Even better than that, it’s simple to use. The touch-key and OLED display is easy to read and allows WiFi production monitoring. It feeds into the Growatt Grohome smart energy monitoring system if you want to upgrade, and it is battery-ready if you want to add battery storage.

Combining innovative design and the best new IoT technology, the MIN 2500-6000TL-X/XE/XH Single Phase inverter is a product we’re more than happy to recommend. It even features a 5 + 5 Year Warranty (Standard + parts only).

 

Why we love Growatt Solar products

Innovation is something we love here at Captain Green. But innovation is only good when products are tried, tested, and proven to deliver value for customers. The MIN 2500-6000TL-X/XE/XH Single Phase inverter, for example, lets people experience the real benefits of solar panels. These are the types of products we want to deliver our customers because they’re state-of-the-art technology and they’re proven to be reliable.

If you’re interested in making the move to solar, we’re here to help. We only recommend the best solar panels and inverters on the market, and we trust the products we sell. Solar energy systems in Australia are great for the planet, and can drastically reduce your energy costs. Contact us on 1300 361 682 to find out how we can save you money.