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Fox ESS 6.0kW F Series (G3) 1PH Dual Tracker PV Inverter

FE-F6000-G3
£465.10 ex VAT £558.12 inc VAT

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High Conversion EfficiencyMore of your solar reaches the home
MPPT TrackingMaximises yield in changing light
Grid CompliantMeets UK G98 / G99 requirements
Technical Specifications
Rated Power (Pmax)6,000 W
Module Efficiency97.60 %
MPPT Quantity2
Min MPPT Voltage60 V
Max MPPT Voltage550 V
Max Input Voltage600 V
Max DC Power12,000 W
Max AC Power (5 min)6,600 VA
Surge AC Power (1 sec)6,600 W
Max DC Current40 A
Max DC Inputs1
Integrated DC SwitchYes
Height335 mm
Width358 mm
Depth155 mm
Weight<=9.5 kg
IP RatingIP65
Operating Temperature-25 °C to +60 °C, derating at +45 °C
Warranty5 years standard, 10 years when the installation is registered with Fox ESS online
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Fox ESS 6.0kW F Series (G3) 1PH Dual Tracker PV Inverter

Fox ESS · F Series (G3)

Fox ESS 6.0kW F Series (G3) 1PH Dual Tracker PV Inverter

Fox ESS F Series (G3) — 20 A per tracker and 97.6 % peak — sized for today's modules, not yesterday's.

The G3 is the current generation of Fox ESS's dual-tracker single-phase inverter, and the headline change is DC current: 20 A per tracker against 12.5 A on the original F Series. That matters because module current has climbed steadily — a modern 450 W to 500 W panel produces meaningfully more current than the 330 W panels these ranges were originally designed around, and bifacial modules more again.

Rated output
6,000 WSingle phase AC output
Maximum PV input
12,000 WArray size this inverter accepts
MPP trackers
2Independent maximum power point trackers
Peak efficiency
97.60 %Conversion efficiency at best
Maximum DC voltage
600 VString voltage ceiling
MPPT window
60 – 550 VWhere it tracks
Protection rating
IP65 (IEC 60529)Indoor or outdoor mounting
Warranty
5 yearsStandard, 10 years when the installation is registered with Fox ESS online
Overview

About the Fox ESS F Series (G3)

The MPPT window has widened too, to 60 – 550 V, with the full-load window starting between 90 V and 160 V depending on model. In practice that gives more freedom on short strings, which is exactly what a small or awkward roof needs.

Efficiency is 97.6 % peak with a 99.9 % MPPT efficiency, and the unit adds a night mode that trades a little standby draw for faster wake-up. It is 358 × 335 × 155 mm and under 9.5 kg — noticeably smaller and lighter than the range it replaces.

For the installer

String design, certification and what is in the box

The details that decide whether this unit suits the job:

  • Two MPP trackers, 20 A each, 26 A Isc each — sized for high-current and bifacial modules.
  • 1+1 strings per tracker, 600 V maximum input, 60 – 550 V MPPT window.
  • Zero backfeed current to the array, and Type II surge protection on both DC and AC sides.
  • DC switch, AFCI and night mode are all options; specify against the job.
  • Derating begins at +45 °C ambient — think about direct summer sun on a south wall.
  • Internal Wi-Fi as standard, with external Wi-Fi, 4G or LAN modules optional.
Applications

Where this inverter earns its place

The F Series (G3) is specified most often for these jobs.

New domestic installs with large-format modules20 A per tracker is the reason to choose G3 over the older F Series.
Bifacial rooftop arraysRear-side gain pushes string current up; the G3 has the headroom.
Split and shaded roofsTwo independent trackers, one string each.
Compact plant spacesUnder 9.5 kg and 358 mm wide.
Heat pump and EV homesThe 5 kW to 6 kW models match the new domestic demand profile.
Battery and storage

Can I add a battery to this?

This is a grid-tied PV inverter. It converts solar DC into AC for the property and the grid, and it has no battery port. That is not a shortcoming — it is the right architecture for a system without storage, and it is why it costs what it does.

If storage is on the roadmap, you have two routes. Add an AC-coupled battery system alongside this inverter later, which works with any PV inverter and needs no change to what is already installed. Or choose a hybrid inverter now and pay for a battery port you will use in a year or two. We are happy to talk that trade-off through before you order.

Before you order

Things worth knowing about this listing

These notes come from us and from the manufacturer, and they are the ones that most often cause a problem after delivery:
  • You must register the installation with Fox ESS online to activate the 10 year product warranty. Without registration it is 5 years as standard. See the warranty document in the Documents tab for the registration link and the full terms.
Technical specification

Fox ESS F6000 technical data

This model
Recommended maximum PV power12,000 W
MPPT voltage range at full load160 – 550 V
Output and performance
Rated output power6,000 W
Maximum apparent output power6,600 VA
Rated output current27.3 A
Maximum output current30.0 A
Maximum efficiency97.60 %
European weighted efficiency97.00 %
MPPT efficiency99.90 %
Common to the range
Maximum input voltage600 V
Nominal DC operating voltage360 V
Maximum input current (A / B)20 A / 20 A
Maximum short circuit current (A / B)26 A / 26 A
MPPT voltage range60 – 550 V
Start-up voltage (operation)80 V
Start-up voltage (LCD)60 V
Number of MPP trackers2
Strings per MPP tracker1 + 1
Maximum inverter backfeed current to the array0 mA
Rated grid voltage220 / 230 / 240 V
Rated grid frequency50 / 60 Hz, ±5
Power factor1, adjustable 0.8 leading to 0.8 lagging
THDi at rated output<3 %
Maximum MPPT efficiency99.80 – 99.90 %
Dimensions (W × H × D)358 × 335 × 155 mm
Weight≤9.5 kg
CoolingNatural
Protective classI
Ingress protectionIP65 (IEC 60529)
TopologyNon-isolated
Overvoltage categoryIII (AC side), II (PV side)
Noise emission (typical) at 1 m<30 dB
Maximum operating altitude3,000 m
Operating temperature range−25 °C to +60 °C, derating at +45 °C
Storage temperature range−40 °C to +70 °C
Standby consumption<1 W without night mode, <3 W with
Pollution degreeII
MonitoringInternal Wi-Fi; external Wi-Fi, 4G or LAN module optional
CommunicationMeter, CT, RS485, DRM
DisplayLCD, LED, app and web portal
Surge protectionType II (DC) and Type II (AC)
DC switchOptional
AFCIOptional
Night modeOptional
Compliance and warranty
Grid connection standardsIEC 62109, NBR-W220BR2022, AS 4777, G100, CEI 21, IEC 61727
Warranty5 years standard, 10 years when the installation is registered with Fox ESS online
Specification sourceData Sheet Fox ESS F Series G3 EN
Frequently asked questions

Questions we get asked about this inverter

Why choose G3 over the original F Series?

Higher DC current per tracker (20 A vs 12.5 A), a wider MPPT window, higher peak efficiency and a smaller, lighter case. If your modules are modern high-current panels, the G3 is the one that will not constrain the design.

What is night mode?

It keeps part of the unit awake overnight so it starts generating sooner at dawn, at the cost of standby draw rising from under 1 W to under 3 W. It is an option, and on a UK site the trade is usually worth it.

Does it derate in hot weather?

Derating starts at +45 °C ambient. In UK conditions that is rarely reached, but avoid mounting it in direct sun on a south-facing wall if you can.

Is AFCI included?

It is an option on this range rather than standard.

Battery?

The G3 F Series is a grid-tied PV inverter. For storage, look at the Fox hybrid ranges or plan an AC-coupled battery.

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Documents, advice and trade pricing

Every datasheet, certificate, installation manual and warranty document we hold for this product is in the Documents tab below. See the rest of our inverter range and our solar panels, or email our sales team at sales@clearraysolar.com if you would like us to check a string design or a compatibility question before you order.

High Efficiency 97.60 %More power from the same roof space
IP65 RatedBuilt for UK weather conditions

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