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Solar Inverter

A device that converts the direct current (DC) produced by solar panels into alternating current (AC) used by your home and the grid. String inverters handle multiple panels; microinverters attach to each panel for better shade tolerance.

Example

Microinverters allow one shaded panel to not drag down the output of the whole array.

Related Terms

Solar PanelGrid-Tie SystemDC vs AC