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Tier 1 Panels — Premium Inverters

The Brands We Install — and Why We Choose Them

Not all solar products are equal. SimpliSolar exclusively installs Tier 1 solar panels, premium inverters, and proven battery storage brands — selected for performance, reliability, and warranty support in Australia.

Tier 1
Panels only
CEC
Approved products
AU
Local warranty support
25 yr
Panel warranty

Why It Matters

What Does "Tier 1 Solar Panel" Mean?

Tier 1 Is a Financial Stability Rating — Not a Quality Rating

Bloomberg NEF's "Tier 1" classification identifies solar manufacturers that are financially bankable — meaning they have the financial stability to honour a 25-year warranty. SimpliSolar only installs Tier 1 panels because a warranty from a company that no longer exists is worthless.

Warranty Honoured Long-Term

A 25-year panel warranty is only valuable if the manufacturer is still in business. Tier 1 manufacturers have the financial scale and stability to support warranties decades into the future.

CEC Approved Product List

The Clean Energy Council maintains an approved product list for panels and inverters. All products SimpliSolar installs are CEC-approved, which is required for STC rebate eligibility.

Local Australian Support

All brands we supply have Australian offices or authorised distributors with local technical support teams. If you have a product issue, you are not navigating overseas warranty processes.

Proven Australian Performance

All brands on our approved list have a proven track record in Australian conditions — including coastal salt air, high UV exposure, and extreme summer temperatures common in Sydney and NSW.

Solar Panels

Panel Brands We Install

We source panels from three Tier 1 manufacturers — all with 25-year performance warranties and Australian warranty support.

Canadian Solar

One of the world's largest solar manufacturers with 22+ years of operation. Canadian Solar's HiKu and BiKu range offers high efficiency (21–22.5%) with a proven 25-year performance warranty. Widely regarded as the best value-for-money Tier 1 option in Australia.

  • Efficiency: 20–22.5%
  • 25-year linear performance guarantee
  • 10-year product warranty

JA Solar

A top-5 global solar manufacturer with over 18 years in operation and 100GW+ of panels shipped worldwide. JA Solar's DeepBlue series panels offer excellent low-light performance — important for Sydney's morning and evening generation during winter months.

  • Efficiency: 21–22.8%
  • 25-year linear performance guarantee
  • 12-year product warranty on selected ranges

REC Group

Norwegian-heritage manufacturer (now Reliance-owned) with a premium reputation for quality and longevity. REC's Alpha and TwinPeak series are popular in the premium residential segment with higher efficiency and a strong track record in Australia's harsh conditions.

  • Efficiency: 21.9–22.6%
  • 25-year performance guarantee
  • 20-year product warranty on Alpha series

Inverters

Inverter Brands We Use

The inverter is the heart of your solar system — responsible for converting DC power from panels into usable AC power for your home. We use four proven brands matched to system size and application.

Fronius

Austrian manufacturer with a reputation for exceptional reliability. The Fronius Primo and Symo range are among the most reliable inverters in Australia with the lowest field failure rates. Standard 5-year warranty, extendable to 10.

SolarEdge

DC-optimised inverter with panel-level monitoring and shade tolerance. Ideal for complex roof configurations, partially shaded roofs, or customers wanting detailed per-panel performance data. 12-year standard warranty.

Sungrow

China's largest and most exported inverter manufacturer with a strong presence in Australia. Sungrow's hybrid inverter range offers excellent value, battery compatibility, and a 10-year warranty as standard.

GoodWe

A premium mid-market inverter brand with strong hybrid capabilities and competitive pricing. GoodWe's EHB and ET series hybrid inverters are well-regarded for battery integration and are covered by a 5-year standard warranty.

Battery Storage

Battery Brands We Install

All battery systems we install are eligible for the NSW Cheaper Home Batteries rebate (up to $1,600) and carry 10-year warranties.

Alpha ESS

Australian-preferred home battery brand with a strong local support network. The Smile5 and Storion SMILE range offer 5–30kWh of usable storage, a 10-year warranty, and one of the highest round-trip efficiencies on the market (95%+).

Sungrow Battery

The SBH series battery pairs seamlessly with Sungrow's hybrid inverters for a fully integrated energy management system. Simple to expand with additional battery modules as your storage needs grow. 10-year warranty standard.

GoodWe Battery

GoodWe's Lynx Home F series battery is a modular, scalable storage option compatible with GoodWe and third-party inverters. 10kWh base unit, expandable to 30kWh. 10-year warranty with remote monitoring included.

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