Making the transition from traditional solar energy sources to alternative models comes with a few questions and concerns that you’ll want to address before making your decision. Above all, however, you’ll want to ensure that you get the best product possible.
And when it comes to microinverters for solar panels, Enphase represents the very best.
In order for your solar panels to function correctly, you’ll need more than just sunlight. Indeed, although the panels themselves capture the Sun’s energy, an inverter is what allows you to actually harness that power. By converting (or should we say inverting) the direct current (DC) from the sun into alternating current (AC), inverters create usable electricity that can be used to power your home.
Many solar panel systems use centralised solar inverters, devices responsible for an entire array of different panels. However, this system lacks the efficiency to make solar power a truly viable source of energy. Microinverters, on the other hand, function independently from other inverters in the system, at an individual panel level.
In essence, these microinverters optimise the conversion process, allowing you to squeeze out every ounce of solar energy you harness.
Solar energy is becoming increasingly popular, and many brands and companies have sought to capitalise on this sensation. Enphase, however, has been around for two decades and has a proven track record that sets it apart from other brands.
Of course, it’s more than just their longevity that makes Enphase great. It’s all about the product, after all. And in the case of this product, there are several reasons as to why we’d recommend them.
Have you ever come across a product that sounded exceptional on paper but in practice was overly complex and difficult to get working properly? This sort of technical complexity has been the Achilles heel of many products, which is precisely why Enphase microinverters were designed with simplicity in mind.
Enphase microinverters use a two-wire system that makes it easy to get up and running in a few seconds. Think of a USB drive – you plug it in and start using it immediately. And like USBs, these microinverters are scalable; you can add as many as you like, depending on your needs.
String inverters may be effective, but that doesn’t mean that they’re anywhere near as efficient as they could be. They’re also prone to damage when changes in the grid occur, meaning future inverter products will need to be designed with these limitations in mind.
The future is now.
Enphase microinverters are made with high-quality materials that ensure their longevity. They’re also designed to accommodate voltage and frequency ride-through requirements, safeguarding them against changes or fluctuations in the grid. In addition, they come with a 25-year warranty.
You’ll often hear that solar panels are effectively useless under certain conditions. Even dark clouds can completely disrupt your solar system, preventing you from maximising its usefulness if the string inverter starts to malfunction.
Of course, with Enphase microinverters, these concerns are a thing of the past. While rain, overcast weather, and long shadows can still disrupt individual panels, your home will never be unpowered due to the decentralised nature of these microinverters. Because each inverter connects to a single panel, so long as one panel is still functional, you’ll never be out of power.
Come rain or shine, Enphase keeps you powered.
We must remember that solar panels and their utilities still represent some very complex electrical systems. And like other electrical utilities, they can become dangerous if and when something goes wrong. A single disconnect in the AC circuit can put you at risk of high-voltage shock, especially when dealing with your solar system directly.
Fortunately, Enphase microinverters come with certain safeguards designed to keep you safe. Specifically, each microinverter has a built-in shutdown procedure that triggers in the event of an accident. Additionally, they are also built to ensure that the DC never exceeds 60 volts, helping to mitigate the dangers of high-voltage currents.
Of course, these microinverters are perfectly safe on a fundamental level as well, being encased by Class-II double insulation to minimise the risk of accidental shock.
Finally, let’s talk about how you can see your Enphase microinverters in action. After all, it can be difficult to gauge the effectiveness of your solar system without real-time statistics and data.
Fortunately, Enphase provides these insights through the Enphase App. Using a central communication hub known as the IQ Converter that interfaces with each microinverter, the Enphase App allows you to view the performance of your solar system in real-time, displaying trends in energy efficiency and an overview of each module in the system.
All these reasons and more are what make Enphase microinverters stand head and shoulders above other inverter products.
Solar systems designed and installed for longevity using quality inverters and panels.
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