The inverter is a basic, essential component of a PV system that requires AC output current. The inverter converts low voltage DC power from the batteries into high voltage, usually 120 or 240 volts AC electricity. Inverters today are reliable and efficient, operating in the plus 95% energy conversion rate.

Inverter choices are many and we have selected only the best and most productive inverters we could find. The newest trend in alternative energy systems is "Net Metering," where the PV system "sells" back excess power to the utility grid. Grid Interactive inverters generally use no batteries and, as a result, do not provide back-up power in the event of a power grid outage. Battery based inverters do provide "back-up" energy or primary energy for remote homes and applications. Some battery inverters may be used for grid interactivity.

All Grid-tie inverters are true sine wave, while battery inverters are available as either modified sine wave, virtual sine wave or true sine wave. Please give our experts a call to see what style best suits your application.