Grid Tied Solar Inverter

A grid tied solar inverter is a core component of any residential or commercial rooftop solar system. It takes the DC electricity produced by PV cells and converts it into alternating current, which is what most home appliances require to function. It also allows homeowners to save on utility bills through net metering.

Grid-tied systems differ from off-grid solar power because they are connected to the utility grid, so they rely on it for backup during outages. However, they still produce more electricity than their consumption during the day, so excess energy is exported to the grid in exchange for electricity credits that are charged on your monthly utility bill.

Most grid-tied inverters feature peak efficiency ratings that are based on the maximum AC voltage they can achieve. This is important because the more efficient an inverter is, the less electricity it will lose during inversion.

Many grid-tied inverters are compatible with solar optimizers, which help mitigate shade issues in the array and increase performance. Adding these to your system will ensure that your inverter is always operating at peak efficiency.

The SMA Sunny Boy is a great choice for any grid-tied solar system because it includes a 2,000 watt Secure Power System, which acts as a small backup in case of an outage. This isn’t enough to fully power a home, but it will allow you to run most of your appliances until the grid restores. It also has Wi-Fi connectivity, a color touch screen display, and can power 120V and 240V appliances.