Solar Inverters

The inverter turns DC electricity from solar panels or batteries into AC power for your home. The right type depends on your roof, whether you want batteries and whether you are grid-tied.

• String inverters connect a row of panels to one central inverter. They are cost-effective on unshaded roofs facing one direction.
• Microinverters sit behind each panel, so shade on one panel does not drag down the rest and each panel can be monitored.
• Hybrid inverters manage panels, a battery and the grid together, which makes adding storage simpler.
• Off-grid inverter chargers run from a battery bank and can charge it from a generator or shore power. Choose pure sine wave output for sensitive electronics.

Sizing depends on the total panel wattage and your peak loads; installers often match inverter capacity closely to array size. Ask about warranty length, monitoring and local support.

Grid-tied inverters must be listed for your country's grid standards and installed by a licensed installer with utility approval.