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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Power Inverters do?
You can think of a power inverter as the device that makes the energy your solar power system absorbs usable for your home or vehicle. The DC power produced by your panels isn’t compatible with your appliances, so an inverter converts the direct current (DC) output collected by your solar array into alternating current (AC) power. The AC power can then travel to your appliances safely and correctly, preventing any burnouts or shortages.
What are the Three Types of Power Inverters?
Pure Sine Wave Power Inverters
Pure sine wave inverters create reliable electricity without worrying about any interference. They operate very quietly and produce very smooth or pure sine waves, which look like evenly-spaced, rounded waves on a graph. Most modern appliances are designed for sine wave energy, making pure sine wave inverters popular for solar charge control.
Modified Sine Wave Inverters
With modified sine wave inverters, the polarity switches back and forth between positive and negative. On a graph, it looks like very squared-off waves that contain small steps throughout each wave. This production does create a minor humming sound, making modified sine wave inverters more noticeable than their pure sine wave counterparts. Because modified sine wave inverters create a more choppy energy flow, they are not compatible with sensitive electronic equipment, such as medical devices or laser printers.
Micro-Inverter
As the name implies, a micro-inverter is the miniature form of a standard inverter attached to each solar panel’s back. These tiny devices have a long lifespan and allow you to monitor individual panel use. However, they tend to cost more, depending on how many you need in comparison to a singular standard inverter, and they may require more maintenance on your part.
Pure sine wave inverters create reliable electricity without worrying about any interference. They operate very quietly and produce very smooth or pure sine waves, which look like evenly-spaced, rounded waves on a graph. Most modern appliances are designed for sine wave energy, making pure sine wave inverters popular for solar charge control.
Modified Sine Wave Inverters
With modified sine wave inverters, the polarity switches back and forth between positive and negative. On a graph, it looks like very squared-off waves that contain small steps throughout each wave. This production does create a minor humming sound, making modified sine wave inverters more noticeable than their pure sine wave counterparts. Because modified sine wave inverters create a more choppy energy flow, they are not compatible with sensitive electronic equipment, such as medical devices or laser printers.
Micro-Inverter
As the name implies, a micro-inverter is the miniature form of a standard inverter attached to each solar panel’s back. These tiny devices have a long lifespan and allow you to monitor individual panel use. However, they tend to cost more, depending on how many you need in comparison to a singular standard inverter, and they may require more maintenance on your part.
What Size Power Inverters do I Need?
Choosing the best inverter size means you first need to know how many watts per day your solar panel system will produce. You’ll also want to have this information to ensure you connect the right-sized battery capacity to your solar array. The general rule of thumb is your inverter’s capacity should be between at least 25% but more preferably 50% higher than the total wattage.
