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We prefer that our clients use
Micro Inverters and here’s why:

Exploring Inverter Technologies

In the realm of solar photovoltaics, the choice of inverter technology plays a crucial role in the system's overall efficiency, safety, and reliability.

The two primary types of inverters used in residential solar installations are string inverters and microinverters.

Each offers distinct advantages, with microinverters often highlighted for their enhanced safety features and efficiency.

Enhanced Energy Efficiency

Microinverters are installed at each panel,
allowing them to convert direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC) independently.

Improved System Monitoring

With microinverters, monitoring can be done at the individual panel level. This granularity helps identify and address issues with specific panels...

Longer Warranties

Microinverters typically have longer warranties than string inverters. This is indicative of their durability and manufacturers' confidence in their ...

Flexible System Design

Microinverters are exceptionally beneficial for roofs with multiple orientations or obstructions. Unlike string inverters, which require panels...

Advantages of Microinverters

Enhanced Energy Efficiency

Microinverters are installed at each panel,
allowing them to convert direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC) independently.

Improved System Monitoring

With microinverters, monitoring can be done at the individual panel level. This granularity helps identify and address issues with specific panels...

Advantages of Microinverters

Flexible System Design

Microinverters are exceptionally beneficial for roofs with multiple orientations or obstructions. Unlike string inverters, which require panels...

Longer Warranties

Microinverters typically have longer warranties than string inverters. This is indicative of their durability and manufacturers' confidence in their ...

Conclusion

While microinverters may come at a higher initial cost compared to standard string inverters, their benefits in terms of energy production efficiency, system flexibility, detailed monitoring, and, notably, safety from electrical hazards like DC arc fires often justify the investment. For  installations in complex roofing layouts, shaded environments, or where safety is a paramount concern, microinverters present a compelling choice. Their technological approach not only enhances the overall performance of solar systems but also contributes significantly to their safer operation.

Safety Aspects of Microinverters

The critical safety advantage of microinverters over standard string inverters is related to their handling of DC electricity. String inverters manage high voltage DC electricity, which is generated by panels connected in series, before converting it to AC. The high voltage DC can pose significant risks, including the potential for DC arc faults, a type of electrical discharge that can cause fires.

Reduced Risk of DC Arc Fires

Microinverters convert DC to AC at each panel, significantly reducing the voltage level and the distance that DC electricity travels. This substantially diminishes the risk of DC arc fires.

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Compliance and Safety Standards

Microinverters are generally designed to comply with strict electrical safety standards. They minimise the exposure to high DC voltages, which aligns with safety regulations aimed at reducing fire hazards in residential and commercial properties.

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