Description
Fronius Primo GEN24 5.0 price and what it is
The Fronius Primo GEN24 5.0 is a 5 kW single-phase inverter for home solar systems. Our shop price is $1,980 including GST, for the unit only; installation is quoted separately after a site check. This listing is the standard GEN24, not the GEN24 Plus. We stock both, so ask us for the Plus price if you want a battery from day one.
GEN24 or GEN24 Plus: which one do you need?
- Solar now, no battery planned: the standard GEN24 covers this, and it still has PV Point basic backup.
- Battery now: Fronius sells the GEN24 Plus as its hybrid inverter, with a battery connection and the option of Full Backup.
- Battery maybe later: Fronius says battery connection and Full Backup can be added to the standard GEN24 with its UP.storage upgrade. The battery has to be compatible, so we check that first.
Full Backup also needs extra grid switchover parts, on top of the battery.
What PV Point does in a blackout
PV Point supplies a protected socket while the sun is shining, with no battery. Fronius rates it at up to 3,000 VA (13 A), with a switchover of up to 15 seconds. It doesn’t power the whole home and it stops when the sun does. SolarQuotes describes it as enough for a phone charger or other modest devices. Fronius lists the frequency in this mode as 53 Hz, not the grid’s 50 Hz, so check with the maker before you plug in anything sensitive.
Will it suit your system?
- Panels: Fronius lists a maximum of 7.5 kW of panels on this model.
- Supply: it is a single-phase inverter.
- Roof layout: it has two MPP trackers (22 A and 12 A), so two groups of panels can run separately.
- Location: it is IP66 rated for indoor or outdoor installation, with active cooling.
The full figures are in the Additional information tab.
What affects the installed price
We price the installation after a site check, because a few things change the work:
- Your switchboard: if it needs an upgrade, a home switchboard upgrade is typically $1,250 to $2,500.
- The PV Point socket: ask for it in your quote if you want it.
- The inverter’s location and cable runs: these depend on your home.
Fronius gives a free 10-year Warranty Plus when the inverter is registered on Solar.web within 30 months of delivery, and registration is mandatory for units commissioned from 1 June 2026. Our workmanship warranty on solar installations is 10 years. Your written quote follows a $50 site assessment (including GST). Our solar installations page covers the full job.
Fronius Primo GEN24 questions
How much is a Fronius Primo GEN24 5.0?
Our shop price is $1,980 including GST, for the inverter only. Installation is quoted after a site check.
Is the Fronius Primo GEN24 a hybrid inverter?
Not as it comes. Fronius calls the GEN24 Plus its hybrid inverter. The standard GEN24 can get the same battery connection and Full Backup functions through the UP.storage upgrade.
Does the Fronius Primo GEN24 work in a blackout?
Only through the PV Point socket, and only while the sun is shining, unless it has a battery and Full Backup set up.
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