Types of Solar Inverters: String, Micro, and Hybrid Compared
When you''re researching the best types of solar inverters for your home or commercial system, you''ll quickly find that the market primarily revolves around three key
Microinverters are best for solar systems that will experience shading or are installed on more complex roofs. If you think you'll want to expand your solar panel system someday, then microinverters are also a good choice, as they make it easier to add solar panels. The most popular brand of microinverters is Enphase.
If your goal as a solar owner is to have a lower-cost system and your home is relatively unaffected by shade, string inverters may be a good choice for you. If your home has more trees around it and you want to scale in the future, microinverters may be the better choice.
Another thing to note about microinverters is that they may cause you to experience “clipping”, when the solar panel produces more power than an inverter is capable of handling. While this does technically cause energy loss, solar systems are designed with these specifications in mind. What are string inverters?
Some microinverters can convert power from four panels instead of just one, which can save you some money. Here are some reasons you might choose inverters with panel-level optimization. They help improve performance for solar panels on complicated roofs or roofs that experience shade during the day.
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