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UTL vs Microtek

Both brands sell solar PCUs, hybrid inverters, panels and batteries for homes. On a small off-grid PCU their warranties match. The differences show up in hybrid systems and in the rest of the range.

Updated 15 September 2026

On a small off-grid PCU it is a draw. Microtek lists a 2-year warranty on its Solar PCU 1235/12V, and UTL’s Gamma units carry 2 years too. UTL pulls ahead on a grid-connected hybrid system, where its Sigma+ PCU lists 5 years, and its catalogue also runs to LiFePO4 lithium batteries and on-grid string inverters from 1.5 kW to 125 kW.

At a glance

From each brand’s published figures, checked 15 September 2026
UTLMicrotek
Small off-grid PCU warranty2 years (Gamma, in UTL’s off-grid kits)2 years (Solar PCU 1235/12V, 935 VA)
Hybrid PCU warranty5 years (Sigma+)Not compared: we did not check a Microtek hybrid model
Lists on its sitePanels, PCUs, on-grid inverters to 125 kW, tubular, SMF and lithium batteries, charge controllers, kitsSolar hybrid inverters, panels, PCUs, grid-tied solutions, solar management units, solar batteries

Warranty on a solar PCU

  • UTL Sigma+ hybrid PCU Grid-connected hybrid 5 yrs
  • UTL Gamma solar inverter Off-grid, in UTL kits 2 yrs
  • Microtek Solar PCU 1235 Off-grid PCU, 935 VA, 12 V 2 yrs
Compare the two off-grid bars with each other; the Sigma+ is a grid-connected hybrid PCU.
Show as a table
Warranty on a solar PCUWarranty, years
UTL Sigma+ hybrid PCU (Grid-connected hybrid) 5 yrs
UTL Gamma solar inverter (Off-grid, in UTL kits) 2 yrs
Microtek Solar PCU 1235 (Off-grid PCU, 935 VA, 12 V) 2 yrs

Choose UTL if

  • You want a grid-connected hybrid system. The Sigma+ PCU lists 5 years.
  • You want lithium batteries or a larger on-grid system from the same brand as your panels and inverter.
  • You are buying through a local distributor that stocks the full UTL range, such as RSK Solar Energy in Mohali.

Choose Microtek if

  • You already use a Microtek inverter at home, and the model you want carries the warranty you need.
  • A Microtek model fits your load better than the UTL options we quote.

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Questions we are asked

Is UTL or Microtek better for solar?

For a small off-grid PCU the published warranties are the same: 2 years on Microtek's Solar PCU 1235/12V and 2 years on the Gamma units in UTL's off-grid kits. For a grid-connected hybrid system, UTL's Sigma+ PCU lists 5 years.

What warranty does a Microtek solar PCU have?

Microtek lists a 2-year manufacturer warranty on its Solar PCU 1235/12V. Terms vary by model, so check the one you are buying.

Can I add solar to my existing Microtek inverter?

Often, with a solar management unit or charge controller. Both Microtek and UTL list solar management units. Send us your inverter model and we will check what fits.