Hybrid inverters: What you need to know

26 Feb.,2024

 

Hybrid inverters have many advantages – here are some of the top ones to consider as you're comparing inverter solutions:

Resiliency

A common misconception about solar is that if you install a system, you'll always have power during outages. In most cases, this is not true: traditional grid-tied solar inverters automatically shut off during power outages for safety purposes, cutting off power generation from your solar panel system.

If you want to keep your property running on backup solar power during a grid outage, hybrid inverters paired with batteries are a great solution. Some hybrid inverters have both on-grid and off-grid capabilities, allowing you to continue running on solar power even if the grid goes dark.

Monitoring

With a hybrid inverter, all of your solar electricity–whether being sent to the grid, self-consumed on your property, or stored in your battery–is converted through one component. This allows for "centralized monitoring," which means you can monitor both your solar panel system and battery performance through one platform.

Retrofit battery storage installations

One of the biggest benefits of a hybrid inverter is that it combines the functionality of two separate pieces of equipment into one. This can mean an easier installation process for your solar installer. Depending on the prices of the individual components and the cost of labor, you may save money by installing a hybrid inverter from the get-go as opposed to paying for both a solar inverter and a battery-specific inverter separately. However, if you do not plan on adding battery storage to your system, compare hybrid solutions to traditional, grid-tied solar inverters, as they can be less expensive upfront.

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