KOSTAL Pressebereich

23/01/2025

KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 Wins the EUPD Top Innovation Award 2025

The KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 has been honored with the prestigious EUPD Research Top Innovation Award 2025 in the “Inverter” category in Germany.

PLENTICORE G3 Receives Top Innovation Award 2025

The outstanding quality and innovative strength of the KOSTAL inverter PLENTICORE G3 were recently recognized with the Top Innovation Award 2025. This accolade is based on assessments from installers and the independent expert panel of EUPD.

The award highlights the innovative nature of the PLENTICORE G3 and its significant contribution to the energy transition. The inverter impresses with its exceptional efficiency, versatile applications, and user-friendly design that meets the requirements of modern photovoltaic systems.

“This recognition validates our commitment to offering an inverter with the PLENTICORE G3 that delivers top technical performance, simplifies the daily work of installers, and maximizes our customers’ contributions to the energy transition,” said Thomas Vogel, Head of Product Management at KOSTAL.

What Makes the KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 Unique?

· Flexible Performance Upgrade: The PLENTICORE G3 is available in three basic variants: S (4 kW), M (8.5 kW), and L (15 kW). Each model can be upgraded in two stages, providing nine different power classes (up to 20 kW) for the market and tradespeople.

· Universal Application: The inverter can be used as a pure solar, hybrid, or battery inverter. This flexibility supports efficient planning and enables the integration of battery storage systems, both for new installations and retrofits.

· Backup Power Functionality: In combination with the KOSTAL Backup-Switch, the PLENTICORE G3 offers a backup power function. In the event of a power outage, it can continue supplying energy to the household across all three phases, enhancing supply security.

· Compatibility with Modern Solar Modules: With a maximum MPP current of 17 A in the S and M classes and 30 A in the L class, the PLENTICORE G3 is compatible with large, next-generation solar modules and provides high charging and discharging capabilities for connected battery storage systems.

· Integrated Shadow Management: The inverter features a self-learning shadow management system that optimizes energy yield by minimizing the impact of shading on the PV system.


This combination of flexibility, scalability, and advanced features makes the PLENTICORE G3 an innovative solution in inverter technology—now recognized with the Top Innovation Award.

About the Award


The Top Innovation Award from EUPD Research is one of the most prestigious industry awards in Europe. It is based on comprehensive market analyses and direct feedback from professionals who install and evaluate these products daily. With this recognition, EUPD Research highlights KOSTAL as innovators in the field of renewable energy.

About KOSTAL


KOSTAL is a leading provider of innovative photovoltaic products and part of the KOSTAL Group, with over 112 years of family tradition. KOSTAL develops and manufactures pioneering technologies for sustainable and efficient energy solutions.

The KOSTAL PLENTICORE G3 represents the fusion of cutting-edge technology and sustainability, showcasing how KOSTAL continues to actively shape the future of energy supply.