What are microinverters & how do they compare to other inverters?

Let’s dive deeper into microinverters, their technology, and how they compare to other inverters. Microinverters are a type of solar inverter technology installed at each panel. Microinverters offer many benefits, such as rapid shutdown capabilities, flexibility for panel layouts, and panel-level monitoring and diagnostics.

How efficient is a microinverter?

An inverter's efficiency measures energy losses during the conversion from DC to AC electricity. The more efficient the microinverter, the more solar electricity production. Efficiency ratings are often measured under ideal conditions, but things like climate and weather contribute to a microinverter’s actual efficiency.

Are microinverters better than string inverters?

While traditional string inverters connect multiple panels to a single inverter, microinverters operate at the individual panel level. They can optimize the conversion process to boost your solar panel system’s efficiency. Let’s dive deeper into microinverters, their technology, and how they compare to other inverters.

What happens if a microinverter goes bad?

If something is wrong with one microinverter, only the panel attached to it will shut down instead of the entire system. Diagnosing and fixing issues with microinverters is often quicker than with central string inverters. Microinverters can easily grow with your solar panel system over the years.

Does a microinverter have a warranty?

Most microinverter options available today come with a 25-year warranty, protecting you against potential manufacturing defects or undue degradation. Albeit tedious, it's essential to read and compare warranty agreements when choosing solar equipment.