Solar 101: What are Solar Inverters?

A solar inverter is a vital component in the solar electric power system, and understanding how it works can help you choose what products are best for your home or business.

​What is a solar inverter?
The inverter is the brains of your solar power electric system, boosting your systems efficiency and overall energy production. This component is important because it allows you to gain full energy potential from your system.
 
How does it work?
A solar inverter promotes a more efficient solar electric power system. Solar panels take the energy from the sun and generate a direct current, or “DC.” Our appliances often run off of alternating currents, or “AC.” The job of the solar inverter is to transform the DC into AC, which can then be used in the home or business. The AC energy is also more easily transferred to the power grid, which allows you to get the most out of the energy you generate from the sun.  
 
SunHarvest Solar can help!
SunHarvest Solar is proud to source high-quality inverters that can fit any home or business, budget and individual power needs. We are committed to choosing products that are cost-effective and efficient.
 
One of our primary choices for inverters is the Sunny Boy from SMA, as this inverter is dependable and efficient. This inverter also has a Secure Power Supply feature that allows the use of standby power in the event of a grid outage, without the need of a costly battery. Sunny Boy from SMA has the lowest failure rate we have encountered and is great for Arizona’s intense heat and dust.
 
For more intricate solar systems, we offer SolarEdge Inverters. They can be individually added to each panel to account for different angles, rooftop obstacles, and shading. This simplified inverter can be more cost effective and reliable.
 
For a smart grid-ready inverter that simplifies installation and promotes high efficiency, we also offer the ENPHASE IG 6 Microinverters.
 
With all of these options, choosing the best inverter for your home or business can sometimes seem daunting. Our team at SunHarvest Solar will make sure you are getting the most efficient inverter for your home or business energy production needs. Click here to get your free, no-obligation quote today!