SMA - the German world market leader. This brand has a solution for every system size and every need. SMA has a branch in NSW. Standard 5 year warranty can be upgraded.

Manufacturers website: sma-australia.com.au/en_AU.html

Fronius - Austrian inverter with a strong reputation (till end of 2014 with free additional 5 year warranty). Another strong European brand with a branch in Australia (Melbourne).

Manufacturers website: fronius.com/cps/rde/xchg/fronius_australia

ABB (former Power-One) - second biggest inverter manufacturer in the world, owned by ABB with production plants in Italy, China and the USA. ABB has a branch in Australia.

Manufacturers website: www.abb.com/solarinverters

(Photo: 300W micro inverter by ABB)

Delta - German engineered, made in Thailand. Another strong brand with a branch in Australia. Great warranty available. Great quality for the price.

Manufacturers website: solar-inverter.com/au/index.htm

Zeversolar - one of the big Chinese names, when you're on a tight budget. This company is partly (over 70%) owned by the German world market leader SMA. Represented within Australia (Melbourne). Manufactureres website: zeversolar.com/contact/

Zeus Appollo - an other option for smaller budgets. This company is represented through Zeus Appollo Solar in Perth, WA and Brisbane, QLD.