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What is a microinverter & how does it work?

Microinverters contrast with conventional string and central solar inverters, in which a single inverter is connected to multiple solar panels. The output from several microinverters can be combined and often fed to the electrical grid. Microinverters have several advantages over conventional inverters.

What are solar microinverters?

Microinverters are small electronic devices that convert direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC). One microinverter could fit the palm of your hand. The main factor differentiating microinverters from traditional inverters is that they operate at the panel level rather than the solar panel system as a whole.

Are microinverters better than traditional inverters?

The greatest advantage of microinverters over traditional inverters is the drastically lowered chance of a system shutdown. Because a string inverter is interconnected, one single point of failure means your entire system will be unable to provide your home with any AC power, rendering your solar panels useless.

How efficient is a microinverter?

An inverter's efficiency measures energy losses during the conversion from DC to AC electricity. The more efficient the microinverter, the more solar electricity production. Efficiency ratings are often measured under ideal conditions, but things like climate and weather contribute to a microinverter’s actual efficiency.