NEWS ARTICLE ARCHIVESSolar PV Systems Micro Inverters from SolarayMicro-Inverters are considered the next big thing for residential and commercial solar PV systems. There is no doubt that micro-inverters deliver improved output in most sites - especially when trees or other obstructions cast shade across an array of solar panels. Enphase Micro Inverters have quickly dropped in price on all sized solar systems, making the technology a viable option for almost all Solaray customers. What is a Micro-Inverter? A micro-inverter places a small DC to AC inverter on each panel, as opposed to one inverter for all panels (a string inverter), which means that each panel's performance does not affect any other panel's performance - this is of particular use when there are shade issues across much of the day or much of the year. Why buy a Micro-Inverter solar system? We recommend micro-inverter systems where there are shading issues across some or all of the panels, or where the roof design means panels need to be oriented in two or more directions. When shade is cast over one more more solar panels, the use of micro-inverters means that each panel can operate independently from the others, so that a panel in full sunshine can perform at full capacity, even if many or most of the other panels are in shade. |