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Why are Phoenix Smart Inverters cheaper then Phoenix inverters?

Hi everyone,

I see that a Phoenix 24/3000 costs 1335€ and a Phoenix Smart 24-3000 costs 979€. Why is that?

Also a Multiplus 48/3000/36-16 costs 1365€ and a Multiplus 2 48/3000/35-32 costs 1092€

Why is that?


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Guy Stewart (Victron Community Manager) answered ·

Hi @Michaeltenerife,

I explain a little bit here about some of the cost reductions between the revisions - https://community.victronenergy.com/questions/42266/multiplus-and-multiplus-compact-reliability-and-bl.html

Another one is the aluminium casing vs the steel casing.

Now also greater economies of scale, as production volume of the newer models VASTLY exceeds that of the old models.

At the time I wrote that earlier post, the prices were more similar across the model revisions, this has widened over time.


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michaeltenerife avatar image michaeltenerife commented ·
Thank you for the answer. It helps to understand.

I find that the victron catalogue and website are missing information for beginners as there are so many terms and products that it can get easily confusing. What does the RS for example mean for the really large inverters and charge regulators?


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