Basic Understanding on Inverters
Best Solar Inverters 2020 June 24, 2020 Jason Svarc Last update - 26 Oct 2020 The title for best grid-tie solar inverter has never been closer as many of the top manufacturers release advanced new models with clever online monitoring and smart home energy management features. The hype around home battery systems or hybrid systems is also growing, but it is early days for batteries and the majority of solar installations still require a dedicated solar inverter. Even the renowned Tesla Powerwall 2 with its inbuilt inverter requires an additional solar inverter to work with a solar array. Solar Inverter function & problems The solar inverter is the most sophisticated part of any grid-tie solar system and unfortunately it's also the part most likely to have issues. This is not surprising considering inverters are usually located outside in harsh weather conditions including rain, humidity and extreme heat, all while generating thousands of watts of power for up to 10 hours a ...