What are AC solar panels?
The combination of a micro inverter and a solar panel is known as an AC solar panel
Why are AC solar panels designed?
In order to facilitate the home use of solar panels, generally solar panels and inverters are supporting the use of string inverters and micro inverters. A variety of solar panel products can respond to the different needs of users, according to the user’s use of different situations, most users want to solar energy is directly connected to the home electricity, in simple terms, it is generally used for direct solar energy into electricity for direct use, so that the user is more convenient.
How AC solar panels work?
Solar panels are solar energy is converted to electricity, the electricity is direct current, due to the life of electricity for the alternating current, there is a need to convert direct current to alternating current device, this device is an inverter, his only role is to convert direct current to alternating current. Manufacturers of solar panels have different types of inverters for different uses, micro inverters are directly assembled with solar panels and can be used by simply connecting household appliances through self-connections.
Advantages of AC solar panels
(1) Easy installation. As the AC solar panel inverter is additionally installed under the photovoltaic panels in the solar panels installed within the solar panels do not need to consider the location and connection of the inverter, only need to fix the solar panel frame, do not need to consider the inverter.
(2) Less impact of shading. Inverter facing individual solar panel shading will affect all of them, but for AC solar panels, individual shading will only affect the blocked piece, which has a much smaller impact.
(3) More flexible installation. String inverter connected to the requirements of the individual solar panels require the same orientation requirements, if the environmental impact of the need to add more inverters, raising the cost of AC solar panels each solar panel is an individual, do not need to maintain the overall consistency of the space can be maximized.
(4) Higher yield. On the one hand, the impact of shading is less, and secondly, the installation of micro-inverter solar panels can be maximized to ensure that each solar panel to maintain the environment to meet the maximum power, than the same area of the centralized inverter solar panels produce 5% to 10% morem power!
(5) Simple connection. AC solar panels can be connected directly through the line, so that the number of solar panels can be increased or decreased at any time according to their own circumstances.
(6) Not easily damaged. AC solar panels in order to ensure the duration of use and safety, the inverter can be installed under the photovoltaic panels, making the inverter more difficult to damage.
(7) Simple maintenance. AC system with monitoring function, you can find the problem in time, the maintenance of the staff to bring convenience.
Disadvantages of AC solar panels
Higher price. AC solar panels are more expensive compared to simple solar panels. However, this drawback will diminish over time and the constant generation of electricity will offset this cost.
To summarize
AC solar panels are self-contained micro inverters, and this type of solar panel will be easier and more convenient to use. If you are struggling with the concerns that come with shading, choosing AC solar panels is a good option.
