What is a Micro-inverter? A microinverter is a type of inverter mounted directly on each individual solar panel, rather than at a central location for the entire solar power system. This allows each solar panel to operate independently and maximize yield. There are several situations in which using microinverters can be more advantageous than using […]
Month: February 2023
MPPT trackers
What is an MPPT tracker? A Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) tracker is an electronic controller used to maximize the efficiency of solar panels by finding the point at which the panel delivers the most power. Solar panels have a specific operating voltage and current at which they produce the most power, called the Maximum […]
Purchasing energy with a “smart” inverter.
If you have a dynamic energy contract and the price of electricity is high when you use the most energy, a home battery with inverter can help lower your energy costs by storing the energy you generate during the day and using it at night when prices are higher. However, it is important to consider […]
Understanding solar panel yield
To see the output of your solar panels, you need an inverter that converts the generated direct current into alternating current and measures the output. Many inverters today have a built-in monitoring system that gives you access to yield data via an app or website. If your inverter does not have built-in monitoring, you can […]
What makes an inverter hybrid?
A hybrid inverter is an electronic device that combines several functions to provide a complex energy solution. It is a combination of a grid-connected inverter and an off-grid inverter. A grid-connected inverter converts direct current (DC) from solar panels to alternating current (AC) and feeds it back into the grid. An off-grid inverter converts DC […]
What capacity does my battery need?
It depends on the household’s energy consumption and the size of the solar array. On average, a household in the Netherlands has an energy consumption of 3500 kWh per year. If the solar panel system produces about 3 kWh per day, a household needs a battery capacity of about 11 kWh. However, it is always […]
