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what exactly is a solar panel micro inverter?
Understanding the role of a micro inverter in solar energy production is helpful in understanding how it works. In a nutshell, the solar cells in your solar absorb solar energy and transform it to Direct Current (DC) electricity. Since most homes run on Alternating Current (AC), you’ll need a way to convert solar power to household power quickly. The micro inverter comes into play.
A micro inverter is a device that converts DC power to AC power with high performance. Since micro inverters are directly connected to the back of each solar panel, this is the case. They are self-contained from the other solar panels, resulting in more powerful power generation.
Why do you need micro inverter?
You’ll need a way to relay the power from your panels to your home’s electric breaker box, just like every other solar panel installation. A micro inverter, in our experience, is more accurate and efficient than older string inverters. With a conventional string inverter, the solar system can only generate as much energy as the least efficient panel. If one panel collapses, the others will follow suit.
For example, suppose you have eight solar panels on your roof, seven of which are fully functional. So, if the eighth panel only produces 25% of the energy generated by your panels, you’ll only get 25% of the total energy produced.
In the space between the solar panel and your roof, an inverter is mounted under each panel. Your device would be able to use as much energy as each solar panel can generate because each panel has its own micro inverter.
A micro inverter device has no single point of failure, which ensures that each panel receives full output. Not to mention the additional security. Micro inverters for solar panels are better than other inverters because they hold high-voltage DC off your roof.
Can solar battery storage systems be used with micro inverters?
Yes, microinverters and AC-coupled solar backup batteries are compatible. In the solar industry, AC coupled batteries are comparatively unknown and provide simple connectivity between solar panels and solar battery storage.
This is particularly true if you have a refit solar panel system, where the difficulty of rewiring for a DC-coupled system can increase installation cost