Types of Inverters![]() Grid Tied Inverters- are for use in any situation where your solar array is connected directly to your local power grid. These systems are more common in urban areas and are much cheaper than stand alone or off-grid systems because of the lack of need for a battery. In grid tie solar systems, direct current is generated by the solar panels, which then send this DC electricity to the grid tie inverter. This energy is then converted into AC electricity by the inverter, and finally sent directly into the local power grid. In this type of system, it is necessary to have your solar unit wired to your grid via your electricity meter, thus ensuring that you receive credit from the power company for any energy you produce. Stand Alone Inverters- are used for off-grid solar arrays. In off-grid arrays, the solar panels generate DC electricity which is then stored in rechargeable batteries. When energy is required, DC electricity is sent from the battery to the stand alone inverter and then converted into AC electricity, which can power a home or any other electricity need. Smaller stand alone inverters are used in a variety of products including solar battery chargers for laptops, cell phones, water pumps, and even to charge a car battery. These inverters are necessary for locations where no local power grid is available, or for anyone who wishes to remain completely independent of energy companies. With a stand alone system, you will be unaffected by power outages because your system will be completely independent from the power grid. You will be free to consume electricity whenever you wish, provided your batteries are charged or your solar array is currently producing electricity. Dual / Battery Back Up Inverters- are used in a multi-function solar system. In this system DC electricity generated by the solar panels is first sent directly to a battery. The energy from the batteries is then sent to the inverter and converted to AC electricity when electricity is required. However, when the batteries are fully charged, any excess DC electricity that is generated is sent directly to the inverter and then sent to the local power grid. This system combines the other two systems into one self-reliant and possibly money generating solar unit. It also ensures that you will still be able to consume electricity even if your system isn’t functioning, as your property will still be connected to the grid. The major benefit of this type of solar energy inverter is that you will still be unaffected by power outages as long as your solar batteries are charged or your system is producing electricity. |
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![]() An inverter is an electrical component that changes DC (Direct Current) electricity into AC (Alternating Current) electricity. Why is this important? Consider this:
Below is a list of inverter manufacturers that produce a wide variety of inverters for various uses. For information on the various types of inverters, click here Solar Inverter ManufacturersCompany Details
Advanced Energy Advanced Energy’s PV Powered line of small commercial and residential gridtie inverters deliver technical innovation with high reliability. Founded in Bend, Oregon, in 2003, PV Powered was acquired in March 2010 by Advanced Energy, a global leader in thin-film utility scale manufacturing. Advanced Energy has been in business since 1981.
Cotek Established in 1986, COTEK Electronic is based in Taiwan and supplies quality DC/AC offgrid sinewave inverters for industrial, backup power, renewable energy and recreational applications. Cotek has grown leaps and bounds over the past 25 years and today it serves an ever-increasing global market.
Enphase Energy The Enphase Micro-Inverter system is the world’s most technologically advanced inverter system for use with grid-tie, or utility-connected, solar electric systems.
Exel Tech Exel Tech manufactures quality solar products including true sine wave inverters, rackmount systems, frequency converters, and dedicated software.
Fronius Headquartered in Pettenbach, Austria, Fronius has been a key manufacturer of photovoltaic electronics since 1992, particularly in the engineering and manufacturing of photovoltaic inverters for both grid-connected and independent power supplies.
Magnum Energy When Xantrex bought Trace, a few of their key people started Magnum Energy. Established in 2002 in Everett, Washington, Magnum Energy went on to make great strides in the renewable energy field with their high-quality inverters.
Morningstar Morningstar Corporation is a world-leading supplier of solar charge controllers & inverters—with over 2 million units installed, in over 112 countries around the world.
Outback Power Headquartered out of Arlington, Washington, OutBack Power was founded in 2001 by a small group of passionate engineers. Outback is a manufacturer of power centers, inverters, chargers, controls and installation hardware for renewable energy systems.
Power One With its focus on Renewable Energy and “Green” power solutions, Power-One has recently established itself as the world’s second largest provider of solar inverters.
Xantrex Prosine Xantrex power inverters provide you with reliable power safely and efficiently. PROsine 1000 & 1800 are pure sine wave inverters offering true sine wave output.
Schneider Electric With options for grid-tied systems, off-grid systems and hybrid systems Schneider Electric provides the necessary components including charge controllers, inverters/chargers, off-grid inverters, solar disconnects, and monitoring solutions for your specific needs.
SMA Solar Founded in 1981, SMA Solar Technologies is headquartered in Niestetal, Germany and has a worldwide presence in 15 different countries including the United States and Canada. SMA touts themselves as the world’s largest producer of solar inverters and monitoring systems for photovoltaic applications. With a wide range of inverters, they have one for every module type and power class including grid-tied, offgrid, or backup applications.
Solar Edge SolarEdge provides an end-to-end distributed solar power harvesting and PV monitoring solution, maximizing the power generation of residential, commercial and large-scale PV system installations by up to 25%, for a faster return on investment.
Solectria Renewables Founded in 2005, Solectria Renewables develops and manufacturers quality grid-tied photovoltaic inverters, string combiners, and web based monitoring components for residential, commercial, and utility scale solar projects. Headquartered in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the company has quickly established itself as the leading U.S based PV inverter manufacturer.
Samlex America Samlex America is a leading manufacturer and distributor of power conversion products to over 90 countries around the globe. Founded in 1991, SamlexAmerica operates factories and assembly facilities in Europe, Asia, and North America. Samlex offers inverters from 120 to 3,500 watts, along with a variety of battery chargers and communications converters. Solar
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