Solar Inverter - Discover the Best

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If you are thinking about producing your own energy, it is important to know the components of the photovoltaic system. So in this article we are going to talk a little more about the indispensable equipment, the solar inverter.

We can say that while the panel is the heart of the photovoltaic system, the inverter is the brain and is responsible for converting the direct current produced by the photovoltaic modules into alternating current.

In addition, in ongrid systems that are connected to the grid, solar inverters synchronize energy production with the utility grid, as it is necessary for this generated energy to enter the same frequency as the grid.

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Solar inverter, see which types

 There are three types of solar inverters available on the market, each of which serves different purposes. The ongrid model is the most common and is the one that connects to the electrical grid. It is used in connecting a photovoltaic system that does not have batteries.

The off grid inverter is the opposite of the previous one, it is disconnected from the grid. The off grid inverter has a system independent of the public power distribution network. It is ideal for the production of energy in isolated locations, where there is no electricity grid.

Finally, the microinverter was created to work on a single photovoltaic module. Its purpose is to stabilize the electrical energy of each of the components so that they work independently in specific places or commands that need electricity.

So for each specific case there is an ideal inverter

Standards and efficiency of photovoltaic inverter

The efficiency of any inverter model is measured in percentage, indicating how efficient it is in converting energy from direct current to alternating current.

 The efficiency of solar inverters for grid-connected systems varies, with 94 percent being the minimum efficiency acceptable by the Brazilian standard, and the higher the efficiency of the solar inverter, the better its performance.  

In addition, investors also need to follow some quality standards. To be classified as safe, the solar inverter must follow the references of NBR IEC 60529. It establishes the degrees of protection of the coating of the electrical parts of the equipment and their safety levels.

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How should the solar inverter be installed?

The solar inverter must be sheltered from the sun, heat and rainwater, and is usually installed close to the distribution board. For mini generation plants, a room can be built for inverters only.

The inverter is already included as part of the photovoltaic kit when you purchase the solar power system. For you to choose the most suitable model, you need to know the generation potential and your specific needs.

For this, you cannot fail to look for a specialist company or a consultant in the area, who can correctly establish which solar inverter is most suitable for your photovoltaic system.

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