Hybrid Inverter Manchester
A hybrid inverter is the brain of a modern solar-plus-battery system. Unlike a standard string inverter that only converts solar DC power to AC, a hybrid inverter manages solar panels, battery storage, and grid power all in one unit. This integrated approach is more efficient, more compact, and typically cheaper than installing separate solar and battery inverters.
Manchester Renewables installs hybrid inverters from leading manufacturers including GivEnergy, Fox ESS, SolaX, and Solis. Whether you are installing a new solar-plus-battery system or upgrading an existing solar installation to add battery storage, a hybrid inverter is often the most cost-effective and future-proof solution. All installations are MCS-certified.
What Is Included?
Hybrid Inverter Supply
Supply of a correctly specified hybrid inverter matched to your solar array size and chosen battery — from 3.6kW to 10kW models depending on your system.
Professional Installation
MCS-certified installation including DC solar connections, AC grid connection, battery communication wiring, and consumer unit integration.
Battery-Ready Configuration
If you are not adding a battery immediately, we configure the hybrid inverter to work with solar only now, ready for a simple battery addition later.
Smart Energy Management
Configuration of charge/discharge priorities, time-of-use tariff schedules, and solar self-consumption optimisation via the inverter's monitoring app.
Monitoring & Remote Access
Setup of the manufacturer's monitoring portal so you can track solar generation, battery state-of-charge, grid import/export, and home consumption in real time.
0% VAT on Solar & Battery: Save 20% on system cost
Hybrid inverters installed as part of a solar PV or battery storage system qualify for 0% VAT in the UK. This applies to both new installations and inverter upgrades on existing systems. The saving covers both the equipment and installation labour.
Why It Matters
- Hybrid inverters are 3-5% more efficient than separate solar and battery inverters because they eliminate one AC-DC conversion step
- One unit replaces two, saving space, reducing installation complexity, and lowering total system cost by £500-£1,000
- Battery-ready hybrid inverters let you install solar now and add a battery later without replacing any equipment
- Modern hybrid inverters support backup power, time-of-use tariff optimisation, and smart grid functions in a single device
Cost Guidance
Hybrid inverters for domestic solar-plus-battery systems typically cost £800-£2,000 for the unit alone. A complete hybrid inverter installation (replacing an existing string inverter) costs £1,500-£3,000 including labour. However, hybrid inverters are usually installed as part of a new solar-plus-battery system, where they are included in the total package price. Compared to separate solar and battery inverters, a hybrid setup saves approximately £500-£1,000 on total system cost.