Photovoltaic String Inverter
Features, Advantages & Disadvantages of String Inverter
PHOTOVOLTAIC STRING INVERTERS – FEATURES
- Most recommended solar panel system designed by solar contractors
- All Solar Panels are strung together to form 1 array
- All Solar Panels must face the same direction and angle
- Most inefficient PV Solar Inverter
- Links all of the solar panels into a single array
- Converts (Direct Current) DC Electricity into (Alternating Current) AC Electricity
PV STRING INVERTER – ADVANTAGES
- Cheapest PV Solar Inverter Option
PV STRING INVERTER – DISADVANTAGES
- Only as Strong as the weakest Solar Panel
- Christmas Lights Effect. When one panel goes down the entire system goes down
- Ineffective with any solar panel shading including trees and clouds
- All panels must face the exact same direction. Most homes don't have enough room on one roof to accommodate electricity needs
- System must utilize south facing roof
- Only 60% efficient compared to other inverter options
Other Types Of Solar Inverter Systems
STRING INVERTER W/ POWER OPTIMIZERS
MICRO INVERTER
