An inverter is one of the most important pieces of equipment in a solar energy system, that converts direct current (DC) electricity, which is what a solar panel generates, to alternating current (AC) electricity, which the electrical appliances use.

Solar panels produce low voltage DC electricity. The inverter converts this into the AC electricity needed to supply power for standard appliances.

The efficiency of an inverter is measured by how well it converts the DC electricity into AC electricity. This usually ranges from 95% to 97.5% for most models. Inverters are sized according to the power (watts) they can supply.

As is the case with solar panels, not all solar inverters are equal and inverter efficiency will have a direct impact on the amount of time it takes for a system to pay for itself.

Obviously, the more efficient the inverter the better – as less electricity will be wasted as heat during the conversion from DC to AC.

At Fotis Energy we have a wide variety of inverters to suit different levels of need and applications. We have on-grid, off-grid and hybrid inverters. Please do not hesitate to contact us for a personalised quotation.