Small inverter on solar panel

What is a solar panel microinverter?

Unlike centralized string inverters, which are typically responsible for an entire solar panel system, microinverters are installed at the individual solar panel site. Most solar panel systems with microinverters include one microinverter on every panel, but it’s not uncommon for one microinverter to connect to a handful of panels.

What are the different types of solar inverters?

Three common inverter options are microinverters, string inverters, and power optimizers. Here's how microinverters compare: Wiring is the biggest difference between string and microinverters. Depending on the size of your solar panel system, you only need to use one or two string inverters to wire your panels.

Where should a microinverter sit on a solar panel?

Alternatively, string inverters typically sit more conveniently on the side of your house. Clipping refers to power losses associated with microinverters and is an important consideration when shopping for a solar panel system. Often, the power output rating of your microinverter is lower than that of the panel itself.

How do solar inverters work?

Functioning as the intermediary between the solar panels and your home's electrical system, inverters change the DC electricity produced by the panels into usable AC electricity. Much like solar panels, inverters come in a range of types and efficiencies, so choosing the right one is crucial for optimal energy transformation.