In the previous article, we addressed that an inverter is one of the most important components of a solar power system. This little box has the responsibility to convert direct current to electricity, which then can power electronic devices in your home/business. Solar inverters usually last up to twelve years, and you might only need to change your inverter at least once in your solar panel’s lifetime. Currently, there are many brands that provide not only reliable products but also very affordable ones. Below, we list out the top 5 that is the most welll known and used across South Africa.
1. Sunsynk
The Sunsynk inverter is the best hybrid in the range, offering all the features of an efficient grid-tie inverter and a powerful battery inverter charger in one unit. This hybrid solar inverter is an affordable alternative to the traditional solar inverter. It is much more configurable, gives lots of control over battery usage, discharge, charge times, etc. and it has a second input/output port as well.
2. Huawei
Solar inverters manufactured by Huawei are made for home solar systems. There are two types of solar inverters produced by Huawei which include the single-phase SUN2000-L1 and the three-phase SUN2000-M1. These solar inverters have taken over the residential market, making Huawei a household name when it comes to solar inverters. In addition to being among the leading solar inverter manufacturers, Huawei also produces solar inverter components, including DC solar switches.
3. Growatt
Growatt inverters meet or exceed these standards, with the CEC approved inverters ranging from 97.2-98.4% efficiency. The Growatt MIN 2500-6000TL-XH for example has up to 98.4% efficiency. This situates Growatt as one of the top inverter manufacturers in the industry for residential inverter efficiency.
4. Victron Energy
For smaller scale and mobile systems (below 6kW PV), the Victron Inverters and chargers are some of the highest quality and best value compared to the many cheaper, low-quality options available.
5. AlphaESS
Alpha ESS has years of experience in the renewable sector and is dedicated to helping families and businesses reduce electricity bills with clean, sustainable power. It is clear that household PV energy storage systems are revolutionizing the industry as a new kind of power solution.
Conclusion
As we said, a solar system is not completed without a good inverter. In a few occasion, one can operate without it. However, to ensure the maximum efficiency of your solar system, a good and reliable inverter is much needed in the design. It gives you much more control over your system by switching back and forth from DC current(solar power) to AC current (electric power) whenever you need to. Contact the Greentech team today for more information on which solar component is best for you and your home/ business; or simply fill in the form below for a free call back.
