What is a solar inverter and what is its function?
The solar inverter is necessary for the photovoltaic system to be functional for the home, since it transforms current into alternating current.
When we think of a photovoltaic installation, we only think of solar panels, and it makes all the sense in the world because they are responsible for absorbing solar radiation and converting it into energy. However, this process would not be useful for homes, if not thanks to the solar inverter. But, What is a solar inverter? , what is your function? In this article, we'll tell you everything you need to know about this device.
What is a solar inverter?
The inverter is a essential electrical element in any photovoltaic solar installation. Thanks to this device, the direct current of the solar panels to alternating current.
What is their function?
As mentioned in the previous paragraph, the inverter performs a basic function, since it allows the energy produced from photovoltaic panels to be useful for the home.
Its function is Transforming the energy of solar panels, or that of batteries, which comes as direct current, In alternating current. Therefore, it can be used by household appliances and electronic devices in the home. Otherwise, it would be incompatible.
Where is the inverter installed?
Depending on the type of inverter, the installation location may vary. However, for a residential installation such as those carried out by ELTEX, it is located next to the electrical panel and, if the installation has batteries, also of these. In this way, the length of the DC cable is reduced.
Microinverters: connected to solar panels
Within the world of inverters, we find some very interesting devices: microinverters. Like inverters, their function is to make the transition from direct current to alternating current, so that it can be used in homes.
So what's the difference? In this case, microinverters are placed in each photovoltaic panel, and they connect to each other in parallel format. Therefore, the energy transformation takes place directly in the solar panels.
The result is exactly the same, the only difference is where this energy is transformed. In addition, microinverters are much more expensive than conventional inverters.
If you have batteries, you need a hybrid inverter
If you want to complete your installation with batteries, in order to get the most out of your photovoltaic plant, you will need a hybrid inverter.
This device has a feature that makes it unique. Unlike a conventional inverter, this one, apart from transforming and supplying alternating current to the home, It has the capacity to charge the batteries. A key action for batteries to be functional.
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At ELTEX we work with SAJ brand inverters. It is currently between The top 10 global investor brands. It is a reliable and high-quality solar inverter, and with respect to the quality-price ratio it is the best on the market.
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