What is a solar micro inverter?

A solar micro inverter helps maximize energy yield and mitigate problems related to partial shading, dirt or single PV panel failures. A microinverter is composed of a DC-DC converter implementing Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) and Read more Would you like a guided tour to discover ST's new look?

What is a microinverter & how does it work?

Microinverters are categorized as module-level power electronics (MLPE). Therefore, these grid-tie inverters have much smaller power ratings — just enough to convert a single solar panel’s DC power into AC power.

What is a small inverter & a microinverter?

As the design of the inverter is very small with regards to its size and rating, they are classified under small inverters. Microinverters are small inverters (both size-wise and rating-wise) that are designed to be attached to the back of each solar panel of the array. In some cases, they are attached to two solar panels instead of just one.

Are microinverters better than traditional solar inverters?

Other Inverter Technologies Microinverters boast many remarked advantages over traditional solar inverters. In a string inverter solar project, all solar panels are connected in series and attached to the central string inverter.

How much does a microinverter cost?

Microinverters typically cost a couple of hundred dollars per unit. While they offer many advantages, which we will cover further, microinverters are notably costlier than string inverters when installed on an entire solar power system. Check out this video from Enphase to learn more about microinverters and their benefits.

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.