# Fronius Primo GEN24 5.0 Plus

Type: solar inverter
Manufacturer: Fronius
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Manufacturer source: https://www.fronius.com/en-au/australia/solar-energy/installers-partners/technical-data/all-products/inverters/fronius-primo-gen24-plus/fronius-primo-gen24-5-0-plus
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## Overview

Austrian engineering excellence meets residential solar power with this advanced single-phase inverter designed for modern photovoltaic installations. Built for homeowners seeking reliable energy conversion, this transformerless unit delivers consistent 5000W output while maintaining an impressive 97.6% maximum efficiency rating. The dual MPPT architecture with voltage range from 230V to 530V ensures optimal energy harvesting from different roof orientations or panel configurations.

Weighing just 15.38 kilograms, installation flexibility comes standard with robust IP66 weatherproofing that withstands extreme conditions from -40°C to +60°C. The European efficiency rating of 96.3% reflects real-world performance under varying sunlight conditions, while dual MPPT channels accommodate up to 22A and 12A input currents respectively. Compatible with both 50Hz and 60Hz grid frequencies at 220/230V output, this inverter seamlessly integrates into diverse electrical systems worldwide.

## Specifications

| Specification | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Nominal AC Power | 5000 W |
| Maximum AC Power | 5000 W |
| Maximum Efficiency | 97.6 % |
| European Efficiency | 96.3 % |
| MPPT Voltage Range | 230 - 530 V |
| Maximum DC Input Voltage | 600 V |
| Number of MPPT Channels | 2 |
| Maximum DC Input Current per MPPT | 22 / 12 A |
| AC Output Voltage | 220/230 V |
| AC Output Frequency | 50 / 60 Hz |
| Weight | 15.38 kg |
| Enclosure Protection Rating | IP66 |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C - +60°C |
| Inverter Type | Transformerless |
| Number of Phases | 1 |

Not published by the manufacturer: Output Wave Type, Total Harmonic Distortion (THD).

## Frequently asked questions

### What size solar array does the Fronius Primo GEN24 5.0 Plus suit?

The Fronius Primo GEN24 5.0 Plus is rated at 5000 W of nominal AC power, with maximum AC power quoted at the same 5000 W. It therefore suits a mid-sized domestic array of roughly that output, commonly with the DC array oversized somewhat above the inverter rating so that clipping happens only on the brightest days.

### What is the MPPT voltage range of the Fronius Primo GEN24 5.0 Plus?

The Fronius Primo GEN24 5.0 Plus tracks between 230 V and 530 V and tolerates 600 V of maximum DC input voltage. Strings must stay under 600 V at the coldest expected temperature yet remain above 230 V when the modules are hot, a fairly narrow window that leaves little freedom in string length compared with a 1000 V inverter.

### Are the two MPPT inputs of the Fronius Primo GEN24 5.0 Plus the same?

No. The Fronius Primo GEN24 5.0 Plus has two MPPT channels, but their maximum DC input currents differ, listed as 22 A and 12 A. The inputs are not interchangeable: the main string, or two strings paralleled, belongs on the 22 A channel, while the 12 A channel takes a single smaller string on a secondary roof plane.

### How efficient is the Fronius Primo GEN24 5.0 Plus?

The Fronius Primo GEN24 5.0 Plus is rated at 97.6 percent maximum efficiency and 96.3 percent European efficiency. Use the European figure for annual yield estimates, since a household inverter spends most of the year well below full load: at 96.3 percent, close to four percent of the array's DC energy is lost in conversion.

### Can the Fronius Primo GEN24 5.0 Plus be installed outdoors?

The Fronius Primo GEN24 5.0 Plus is rated IP66 and specified from -40 to +60 degrees Celsius, so an exposed outdoor wall is within its declared limits, including cold climates. At 15.38 kg it is a one-person lift for most installers, kept light by the transformerless topology that omits a heavy galvanic isolation stage.

### Is the Fronius Primo GEN24 5.0 Plus single-phase or three-phase?

The Fronius Primo GEN24 5.0 Plus is a single-phase inverter, with an AC output of 220/230 V at 50 or 60 Hz, so it connects to an ordinary domestic supply without any three-phase service. Because all 5000 W is injected into one phase, it is worth checking the local network operator's cap on single-phase generation first.

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