Afore, officially known as Afore New Energy Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., is a Chinese manufacturer of solar energy conversion and management equipment.

The brand specializes in the production of grid-tied inverters, hybrid inverters, energy storage inverters, monitoring equipment, and Solar-plus-Storage solutions.

Afore inverters are designed to convert DC electricity generated by solar panels into AC electricity, manage battery charging and discharging, and provide power to consumer loads.

Afore Products

• Grid-tied solar inverter or String Inverter
• Single-phase hybrid inverter
• Three-phase hybrid inverter
• Split-Phase inverter
• Energy storage inverter
• Solar system monitoring equipment
• Inverter accessories and auxiliary equipment
• Combined energy production and storage solutions

Power Range of Afore Inverters

Afore products are available in various power ranges:

• Single-phase hybrid inverter: 1 to 3.6 kW
• Single-phase Hybrid Plus series: 4 to 6 kW
• Single-phase hybrid inverter: 8 to 12 kW
• Single-phase energy storage inverter: 7 to 12 kW
• Split-Phase models: 3 to 9.6 kW
• Three-phase hybrid inverter: 3 to 15 kW
• Three-phase models: 3 to 30 kW
• High-power three-phase models: 36 to 50 kW
• Three-phase Delta Voltage storage series: 3 to 17 kW
• Three-phase models with low-voltage battery: 7 to 12 kW

Advantages of Afore Inverters

• Support for grid-connected and hybrid solar systems
• Intelligent management of electricity production, consumption, and storage
• Ability to charge and discharge batteries based on consumption patterns
• Support for lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries in certain models
• Switching time of less than 10 milliseconds in models with UPS capability
• Backup functionality support for essential loads
• Ability to connect to generators in some models
• Parallel connection capability of up to 6 units in specific models
• Support for multiple MPPTs for enhanced design flexibility
• Remote firmware upgrade capability
• Monitoring of solar system performance
• Support for features such as AFCI and Rapid Shutdown in selected models

Applications of Afore Inverters

• Residential solar systems
• Rooftop solar power plants
• Commercial and office buildings
• Factories and industrial units
• Solar systems with batteries
• Backup power for sensitive equipment
• Self-consumption projects and reduction of grid dependency
• Solar-plus-Storage systems
• Solar systems equipped with generators
• Microgrids and smart energy management projects

Guide for Selecting Afore Inverters

To select the appropriate model, the following specifications need to align with the project design:

1. Rated and maximum output power

2. Single-phase, three-phase, or Split-Phase inverter
3. Grid-connected, off-grid, or hybrid system
4. Battery voltage range
5. Type of battery: lithium or lead-acid
6. Panel connection capacity and possibility for oversizing
7. Number and voltage range of MPPTs
8. Power requirements of backup loads
9. Switching time in Backup or UPS mode
10. Generator connection capability and parallel connection
11. Standards and certifications required for the project
12. Compatibility with the electrical grid and installation requirements in the destination country

Certificates and Manufacturer Specifications

According to DEKRA certification, the company Afore New Energy Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is located in Shanghai, China.

This certificate was issued on September 29, 2024 and covers inverter models HNS3000TL to HNS10000TL. The certificate is valid until September 29, 2029.