Solar energy is abundant, but transferring that energy into something you can use to power a home or office round-the-clock requires a hybrid solar inverter system.
The Role of Inverters in a Simple Solar Power System
A traditional solar system generates electricity from sunlight with photovoltaic (PV) solar panels. Inverters convert direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC) that’s required by lights, HVACs, and most other fixtures and fittings in buildings.
Inverters are a crucial component of any solar power system, serving a wide range of functions:
Converting current from DC to AC
Tracking voltage and providing an emergency shut-off
Grid-tied inverters communicate with the power grid to transfer excess energy (called net metering)
Hybrid inverters allow you to use a system of batteries to store charge during daylight hours and use it when no solar energy is produced
How Hybrid Solar Inverters Work
Hybrid Inverters With Solar Battery Charging
A hybrid solar inverter combines a traditional solar power inverter with a battery storage inverter to provide an efficient, reliable power source.
Hybrid inverters can also convert AC power from your electric grid to charge your battery. That means you can run your building with solar and battery power no matter the conditions outside or time of day.