Enphase IQ Microinverter Cheat Sheet
Enphase IQ Microinverters use AC current (just like your home) versus DC current. AC architecture means greatly enhanced electrical safety and adds an element of flexibility during
Micro inverters are different from string inverters which connect several panels in series; a solar micro inverter can be installed on 4 panels to operate independently thus producing maximum energy. • DC to AC Conversion: Takes direct current power from every panel and converts it to an alternate current power.
Microinverters convert the electricity from your solar panels into usable electricity. Unlike centralized string inverters, which are typically responsible for an entire solar panel system, microinverters are installed at the individual solar panel site.
The efficiency of microinverters varies like solar panels. Energy losses during the conversion of DC to AC electricity reflect the inverter's efficiency. Efficient inverters produce more power. Although efficiency rates are often calculated under optimal conditions, the actual efficiency depends on factors like weather and climate.
With a microinverter-based system, its simply the number of panels x the size of the panels. The more panels (as microinverter are added to each panel) the more STCs. Microinverters allow you to add additional panels to an existing system, even if the existing panels are from some time ago and much smaller output.
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