The role of inverter for solar energy system
Converting DC to AC: The electricity generated by solar panels is DC. But for most of the electric devices use AC power, which requires an inverter. Without an inverter, the electricity generated by the solar panels is not available to you. But if you install an inverter, the solar panels can be directly linked to your home electricity.
Ensure stable output voltage: Solar panels may have unstable output voltage due to the weather or the amount of sunlight, the inverter can solve this problem. The inverter will detect the voltage of the solar panels in real time to ensure that the output voltage of the solar panels is consistent with the voltage of the home electricity or solar battery.
Optimize solar battery charging and discharging: Most inverters nowadays will contain a solar charge controller module, which has the function of an inverter as well as a solar charge controller. When charging solar batteries, it can reduce the overcharging of solar batteries, which leads to bulging of solar batteries and affects the normal use of solar batteries. It will also increase the extra expenses of the solar system in the later stage.
Monitor the work of the solar system: The inverter can monitor the normal work of the solar system, if there is a solar panel is blocked or the solar system malfunction, etc., the inverter reduces the damage of the solar system by controlling the output voltage or power flow.
To summarize
Inverters can directly convert DC power into AC power, which improves the convenience for areas that use AC power. And inverters have important contributions in improving energy efficiency and protecting circuits.
FAQ
No. In areas where DC power is used, you can use the DC power generated by the solar panels directly without installing an inverter. But for areas that use AC power, an inverter is a must, otherwise you won’t be able to use the power generated by the solar panels.
No. The power generation efficiency of solar panels is related to the solar panels themselves or external factors. The inverter improves the efficiency when DC power is converted to AC power, and has nothing to do with improving the power generation efficiency of solar panels.
