GoodWe Inverter Calculator

Chinese hybrid inverter sizing — enter your kWp, application (residential single-phase, hybrid with battery, commercial 3-phase, or off-grid), and MPPT count to get the ideal GoodWe model, cost range ($0.10–0.18/W), battery compatibility (BYD/LG/Pylontech), and SEMS monitoring details.

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GoodWe inverter results
Recommended model
MS Series — single-phase 3–10 kW string
Entry residential string inverter — ideal for standard rooftops up to 10 kW, single-phase grid
MetricValue
System size5.00 kWp
Inverter seriesMS Series — single-phase 3–10 kW string
Peak efficiency98.4%
MPPT inputs2 MPPTs × 2.50 kWp each
Inverter cost only$500 – $700 (at $0.12/W)
Total system cost range$1,988 – $2,712
Net cost after 30% ITC$1,645
Year-1 production estimate7,363 kWh/yr
Warranty10-yr standard / 15-yr extended
Battery compatibilityString inverter — add AC-coupled battery for storage retrofit
MonitoringSEMS Portal: free cloud monitoring, real-time yield, remote diagnostics, app included
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How to Use This Calculator

Enter system size and application

Enter your solar array size in kWp (kilowatt-peak) and select your application type. GoodWe covers the full range: the MS Series for standard residential single-phase installs (3–10 kW), the ET Series hybrid for systems that include battery storage (5–30 kW), the ETC Series for commercial 3-phase sites (8–50 kW), and the GW1500-XS-OFF for small off-grid or micro installations up to 1.5 kW. The calculator automatically selects the correct series and flags if your entered size falls outside the selected model's range.

Set MPPT count

MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) inputs determine how your panel strings are organized. More MPPTs mean better tolerance for shading, different roof orientations, or partial cloud cover. GoodWe's ET Series supports up to 4 independent MPPT inputs — each string tracks its own power point without dragging down other strings. For a simple south-facing roof, 2 MPPTs are sufficient. For east-west split roofs or partially shaded systems, 3–4 MPPTs improve yield significantly.

Read the results

The calculator outputs: inverter cost range at GoodWe's $0.10–0.18/W price point (among the lowest of any major hybrid brand), total system cost with panels, net cost after 30% ITC, year-1 production estimate, battery compatibility (BYD, LG RESU, Pylontech), warranty details, and SEMS Portal monitoring access.

The Formula

Inverter cost = kWp × 1000 × $/W (GoodWe: $0.10–0.18/W depending on series) Panel cost = kWp × 1000 × $0.30–0.50/W (typical 2025 panel pricing) Total system cost = inverter + panel + installation costs Net cost after ITC = total × (1 − 0.30) Year-1 production = kWp × PSH × 365 × inverter efficiency × 0.82 system derate MPPT string capacity = kWp ÷ MPPT count (kWp per tracker)

Example: 10 kWp Hybrid with Battery

ET Series 10 kW hybrid + 10 kWh BYD battery

Inverter seriesGoodWe ET Series 10 kW hybrid
Peak efficiency97.6%
MPPT inputs3 MPPTs × 3.33 kWp each
Inverter cost10,000W × $0.16/W = $1,600
Battery (BYD 10 kWh)~$4,200
Panel cost (10 kWp)~$3,500
Total before ITC~$9,300
Net after 30% ITC~$6,510
Year-1 production10 × 5 × 365 × 0.976 × 0.82 = 14,619 kWh

GoodWe's SEMS Portal monitors production, battery state of charge, grid export, and self-consumption in real time. The ET Series integrates directly with BYD, LG RESU, and Pylontech batteries — no third-party battery management system required. Self-consumption rates typically reach 75–85% with a 10 kWh battery on a 10 kWp system.

FAQ

GoodWe is a publicly listed Chinese solar inverter manufacturer (STAR Market: 688390) founded in 2010. They have shipped over 5 million inverters across 100+ countries and are Bloomberg NEF Tier 1 listed. GoodWe holds certifications for most major markets including UL, CE, VDE, CEC, and TÜV. They are in the top 5 global inverter manufacturers by shipment volume, alongside Huawei, Sungrow, SMA, and Fronius. Independent reliability data from UK, Australian, and European solar monitoring platforms consistently shows GoodWe failure rates below 1% per year.
GoodWe ET Series hybrid inverters support a wide range of LFP and NMC battery brands via CAN bus communication: BYD Battery-Box Premium HV, LG RESU 10H/16H, Pylontech US5000/Force H2, and Triple Power LFP. The inverter and battery communicate directly — state of charge, charge/discharge rate, and cell-level data are managed automatically without external BMS. GoodWe also offers their own Lynx Home U battery storage system for a fully integrated GoodWe-to-GoodWe solution, which simplifies commissioning and warranty management.
SEMS (Smart Energy Management System) is GoodWe's free cloud monitoring platform. Each GoodWe inverter connects via its built-in Wi-Fi or optional LAN adapter to the SEMS Portal, providing real-time data on: PV production (kW + kWh), battery charge/discharge, grid import/export, self-consumption rate, CO2 savings, and historical yield graphs. The SEMS app is available for iOS and Android. Installers can remotely access all client systems through the SEMS Pro installer portal — useful for remote diagnostics and firmware updates without site visits.
GoodWe ET Series wins on price: at $0.14–0.18/W it's typically 40–60% cheaper than SMA Sunny Boy or Fronius Symo for equivalent capacity. SMA and Fronius win on installer network depth, especially in Europe and Australia where they have dominant market share and strong local support. SMA's Home Manager ecosystem and Fronius Solar.web platform offer more advanced energy management features. For cost-sensitive residential installs where upfront price is the deciding factor, GoodWe ET is hard to beat. For commercial installs requiring IEC 62109 and long-term service contracts, SMA or Fronius may be preferred.
Yes. GoodWe's ET Series and newer models support OCPP and Modbus TCP/IP communication protocols, enabling integration with VPP aggregators, demand-response programs, and smart energy platforms. In Australia, GoodWe participates in the Reposit Power and SolarEdge energy management platforms. In the UK, GoodWe systems can be managed by Octopus Energy's Intelligent Tariff and similar time-of-use optimizers. The SEMS Portal API allows third-party developers to build integrations for energy arbitrage, export limiting, and grid frequency response.

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