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Germany purchasing view
Fronius | Verto 27.0 (three-phase, 4 MPPT)
75/ 100
Strong evidence coverage · 100%
Evidence checked 2026-08-30
Available in Germany · checked 2026-08-30
Buyer evidence: Ready (100% direct coverage).
Fronius | Symo GEN24 6.0 Plus SC / Symo GEN24 8.0 Plus SC / Symo GEN24 10.0 Plus SC / Symo GEN24 12.0 Plus SC; scored model Symo GEN24 12.0 Plus SC
79/ 100
Strong evidence coverage · 100%
Evidence checked 2026-08-30
Available in Germany · checked 2026-08-30
Buyer evidence: Ready (100% direct coverage).
marks the better value on rows where a higher number is better. Temperature coefficient counts as higher when it is closer to zero. Size measures such as rated power carry no marker, because a larger product is a different choice rather than a better one.
| Measure | Verto 27.0 | Symo GEN24 Plus SC |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Design & Flexibility | ||
| Thermal & Physical Resilience | ||
| Features & Integration | ||
| Safety & Compliance | ||
| Guarantee & Backbone | ||
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marks the better value on rows where a higher number is better. Temperature coefficient counts as higher when it is closer to zero. Size measures such as rated power carry no marker, because a larger product is a different choice rather than a better one.
| Measure | Verto 27.0 | Symo GEN24 Plus SC |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Solar-only string inverter | Hybrid inverter |
| Published rated AC power range | 27 kW | 6–12 kW |
| Power | 27.0 kW | 12.0 kW |
| Type | String | Hybrid |
| Peak eff | 97.47 % | 98.2 % (better value on this row) |
| MPPTs | 4 (better value on this row) | 2 |
| Scored benchmark | Not stated | 12 kW |
| Evidence | Verto 27.0 | Symo GEN24 Plus SC |
|---|---|---|
| Outcome | Available in Germany | Available in Germany |
| Checked | 2026-08-30 | 2026-08-30 |
| Certifications | The German Verto datasheet names Verto 27.0 at 27 kW and lists IEC 62109-1/-2, VDE-AR-N 4105:2018, VDE-AR-N 4110:2023-09 and EN 50549-1/-2. | The German Symo GEN24 12.0 Plus SC technical-data page and German SC datasheet name VDE-AR-N 4105, EN 50549 and IEC 62109 for Symo GEN24 SC / GEN24 Plus SC including 12.0 kW. |
| Warranty scope | Germany; country group 1. Inverters up to 49 kW receive 10 years (5 years Warranty Plus then 5 years Warranty). Verto 27.0 is inside that band. Solar.web registration within 30 months of factory delivery is required. | Germany; country group 1. Inverters up to 49 kW receive 10 years (5 years Warranty Plus then 5 years Warranty). The scored 12.0 Plus SC is inside that band. Solar.web registration within 30 months of factory delivery is required. |
| Warranty remedy | Fronius provides the required spare part or an equivalent replacement, or reimburses market value, under the governing terms. | Fronius provides the required spare part or an equivalent replacement, or reimburses market value, under the governing terms. |
| Labour and reinstallation | Approved removal and replacement labour is covered during the Warranty Plus period when Fronius or a Fronius-commissioned installer performs the work. Approved component removal and replacement are covered during the Warranty Plus period. Work on other site equipment is excluded. | Approved removal and replacement labour is covered during the Warranty Plus period when Fronius or a Fronius-commissioned installer performs the work. Approved component removal and replacement are covered during the Warranty Plus period. Work on other site equipment is excluded. |
| Freight | Standard national shipping to the Fronius repair centre, and return of the spare or replacement, is covered during the Warranty Plus period. Express, air and sea freight are excluded. | Standard national shipping to the Fronius repair centre, and return of the spare or replacement, is covered during the Warranty Plus period. Express, air and sea freight are excluded. |
| Transfer and registration | Remaining claim rights transfer with ownership of the covered inverter. The term is not extended by the transfer. Inverters must be registered on Solar.web within 30 months of factory delivery. Unauthorised repairs are not covered. | Remaining claim rights transfer with ownership of the covered inverter. The term is not extended by the transfer. Inverters must be registered on Solar.web within 30 months of factory delivery. Unauthorised repairs are not covered. |
| Grid/network approval evidence | Three-phase German string inverter with exact VDE-AR-N 4105 and EN 50549 evidence naming Verto 27.0. Grid-profile selection remains installation-specific. | Three-phase German hybrid family with exact VDE-AR-N 4105 and EN 50549 evidence for Symo GEN24 6.0-12.0 SC / Plus SC. Grid-profile selection, export settings and backup switching remain installation-specific. |
| Local product pathway | No separate local pathway recorded | No separate local pathway recorded |
| Buyer evidence | Ready (100% direct coverage): Local availability, buyer evidence, and the publication threshold are confirmed. | Ready (100% direct coverage): Local availability, buyer evidence, and the publication threshold are confirmed. |
| Safety notice | No model-specific notice recorded | No model-specific notice recorded |
| Review note | Fronius Germany's technical-data page is titled Verto 27.0. Verto 25.0 is a different power class. Verto Plus 15.0 through 33.3 Plus is a different hybrid family and is not this record. | Fronius Germany's technical-data catalogue names Fronius Symo GEN24 12.0 Plus SC and the Symo GEN24 Plus SC family. Non-SC Symo GEN24 10.0 Plus is a different German listing and is not this record. |
| Sources | Source 1Source 2Source 3Source 4Source 5 | Source 1Source 2Source 3Source 4Source 5Source 6 |
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