What factors should you consider when choosing a microinverter?

When comparing your microinverter options, there are a few main factors to keep in mind: Just like solar panels, microinverters have varying efficiencies. An inverter's efficiency measures energy losses during the conversion from DC to AC electricity. The more efficient the microinverter, the more solar electricity production.

Do microinverters meet NEC requirements?

The microinverter and cable connectors, as part of the product listing, meet the requirements of the NEC. Section 690.15 requires that inverters (including microinverters) include disconnects from all sources of power and that the disconnecting means are grouped at or within sight of the inverter.

Do microinverters need power optimizers?

Microinverters operate at the panel level and don't require power optimizers for rapid shutdown compliance and optimization. If something is wrong with one microinverter, only the panel attached to it will shut down instead of the entire system. Diagnosing and fixing issues with microinverters is often quicker than with central string inverters.

What are microinverters & how do they compare to other inverters?

Let’s dive deeper into microinverters, their technology, and how they compare to other inverters. Microinverters are a type of solar inverter technology installed at each panel. Microinverters offer many benefits, such as rapid shutdown capabilities, flexibility for panel layouts, and panel-level monitoring and diagnostics.

Are microinverters a good investment?

Microinverters are an excellent investment for most solar shoppers, especially if you have a complex roof or one with partial shading. Microinverters operate at the panel level and don't require power optimizers for rapid shutdown compliance and optimization.

What are solar microinverters?

Microinverters are small electronic devices that convert direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC). One microinverter could fit the palm of your hand. The main factor differentiating microinverters from traditional inverters is that they operate at the panel level rather than the solar panel system as a whole.