Solar 101: Understanding Solar Inverters, Types & Advanced
What Solar Inverters Do: Solar inverters are the “brain” of solar systems. They convert DC electricity from solar panels into AC power for home and business use while
A solar inverter converts the direct current (DC) electricity that solar panels produce into the alternating current (AC) electricity that our appliances run on. There are several types of solar power inverters and not all of them are made equal.
The solar inverter's primary job is to take the raw DC electricity from your solar panels and convert it into the stable, usable AC electricity that powers your life. Without an inverter, the energy generated by your solar panels would be completely useless for your home.
If you're connected to the grid, your inverter ensures that your solar power syncs up perfectly with the electricity flowing through the grid. This is crucial for safety and efficiency. No grid-tied or hybrid system is going to work without an inverter converting that DC power into the AC power the grid requires.
Almost all household appliances such as fridges, wifi routers and TV's run on alternate current (AC), however. Solar inverters convert the direct current (DC) energy from a solar panel into alternate current (AC) energy appliances use. It's also important to note that solar batteries store DC energy.
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