Solar Power Inverter Basics

So what is a solar power inverter and why should you care? Well, it doesn't make your Home Solar Power System stand on it's head, that I can assure you.

The solar power inverter is a very important part of your system. Think of it as the key to the front door of your house. Without it you can't get into your house and enjoy the benefits of having a home. Without an inverter the electricity generated by the solar panels outside your house can't enter your home to power your appliances. Well, the inverter plays the same type of role in your Home Solar Power System.

The solar power inverter takes the direct current (DC) generated from your solar panels or battery and, using a lot of complex electrical components, turns it into alternating current (AC) that can be used by in-home appliances. Because all solar panels produce electricity in DC, an inverter is required to make the electricity generated by your home solar power system usable by your home appliances.

This means without an inverter your solar panels or batteries can't effectively transfer their energy into your home for you to use. That's why the solar power inverter is a crucial part of the system and a component that should not be overlooked.