Pros and Cons of String Inverters vs Microinverters
Solar inverters have one core function: convert the direct current (DC) solar panels generate into an alternating current (AC), which is the type of electricity used in your home. Inverter technology has been steadily evolving over the past several decades to better enable homeowners to reap maximum power from their PV systems. Both string inverters and microinverters do this job for you as a solar homeowner, but go about the process in different ways. Let’s take a closer look at what string inverters and microinverters are, and how they stack up against each other for use in your solar energy system. On this page 1. What is a string inverter? 1.1 Advantages of string inverters 1.2 Disadvantages of string inverters 2. What is a microinverter? 2.1 Advantages of microinverters 2.2 Disadvantages of microinverters 3. Microinverters vs. string inverters: which is best? What is a string inverter? A string inverter is a standalone box that is ty...