Micro Inverters | Enphase Energy Microinverter System

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What is micro-inverter?

Traditional string inverters have a lot of disadvantages which include not being effectively being able to track maximum power point (MPP) and system performance degradation. To tackle these disadvantages, micro-inverters came into the picture.
Microinverters also has the same functionality, converts the DC Power generated by solar panels to AC Power for the using as utility power. As the name suggests, they are relatively smaller in size and capacity when compared to other. They are installed individually on the back of each solar panel.

Applications

These are best suitable for residential and commercial arrangements wherein the solar panels face different directions, hence combating inefficiencies created due to shading. It is costlier than string inverters but is the perfect solution for installations where there is a disparity in the amount of sunlight received by individual solar panels. Micro-inverters make each panel operate at its individual maximum power point and thus increase the overall efficiency.

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Applications

Which is best for home

If your solar panels are installed in partial shade, micro-inverters have proven to be superior to string inverters.

Advantages

Higher production of solar energy
Combats shade issues
Most suitable for solar panels facing different directions
Generally offered with a 25-year warranty
Tractability of each panel individually

Disadvantages

Costlier than string inverters
Extra monitoring device is required
Replacing cost is high compared to a string inverter