Inverters
The Engine of a Solar System
Picking the right Inverter is the first decision to be made when purchasing a solar system. This is the engine of the system and most crucial you get it right first time round.
Microinverters, DC optimizers or string inverters?
With all solar technologies – there is not a lot of straightforward information, deciding on the right solar option can be confusing. We’re here to break down some key differences for you in a way you won’t need an engineering degree to understand.
Microinverters & DC Optimizers
Whether it's a leaf, dirt, or a cloudy day, obstructions happen. All the time, to every system. With microinverters, and dc optimizers only the individual panel is affected, while the others keep performing to their fullest. At the end of the day, that means more solar power and greater energy savings from the same panels.
String Inverters
A string inverter system can only perform as well as its lowest-performing panel. So if shade or a pile of leaves hinders one panel's performance, every other panel operates at the same diminished capacity. That means every little obstacle has a big impact on your energy production -- and takes a bite out of your potential savings.
Microinverter & Optimizer Vs. String
Microinverter &
Optimizer Benefits
- Individual panel monitoring
- Individual panel performance
- No high voltage DC
- Export limiting available
- Battery ready
- Longer life span
- Back to base monitoring
- Increased solar production
Microinverter &
Optimizer Disadvantages
- Slightly higher initial investment
- Limited to expert installers
- Limited manufacturers
String
benefits
- Quick return on investment
- Multiple manufacturers
- Lower initial investment
- Battery backup available
String
Disadvantages
- High voltage presents a potential safety hazard
- No panel level monitoring
- No individual panel production
- Single point of failure
- Shorter life span
- Not easy to expand
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