Solar inverter: operation and essential role in your photovoltaic system

How does a solar inverter work and what role does it play in your system?

More and more individuals,businesses and condominiums are choosing to install solar panels to generate their own renewable energy. But for this energy to be truly usable on a daily basis, one key element comes into play: the solar inverter ⚡

So, what exactly is a solar inverter? What's its role, and why is it essential for an efficient photovoltaic installation, whether in Wallonia, Flanders or Brussels?

🔌 What is a solar inverter and what is it used for?

The inverter is an essential electronic component that transforms the direct current (DC) produced by your photovoltaic panels into alternating current (AC), directly compatible with your electrical appliances and the public grid.

✔️ In concrete terms, the inverter :

• Converts solar energy into usable electricity 🏠🏢
• Optimizes production with MPPT technology, which adapts voltage in real time to maximize output
• Stabilizes and secures installation to European standards
• Manages surplus electricity, injecting it into the public grid or into a storage battery

⚡ Why is the inverter essential to your photovoltaic system ?

Without an inverter, your solar electricity would be unusable. It's the inverter that makes it usable for your electrical equipment. A high-performance inverter can even increase your energy yield by up to 30%, thanks to MPPT technology(source).

Individuals: microinverters or centralized inverters

• Micro-inverters: ideal if your roof is partially shaded or has different panel orientations
• Centralized inverter: a cost-effective solution for a uniform, shade-free roof

Companies and large facilities

For businesses, powerful, connected UPS systems enable :

• Better management of self-consumption
• A significant reduction in energy costs
• Real-time production monitoring

🔧 How to choose the right solar inverter?

Here are the key criteria to consider:

1. Power to match your solar panel installation
2. Inverter type: centralized, string or micro-inverter, depending on your roof configuration
3. High efficiency (> 95%) to avoid energy losses(source)
4. Durability guaranteed for at least 10 to 15 years(source) ⏳

🌱 We Green is your partner

Whether you're a private individual, a company or a condominium, We Green offers you complete solar solutions, with guaranteed high-performance inverters, perfectly adapted to your roof, in Wallonia, Flanders or Brussels.

Switch to a sustainable solution, reduce your carbon footprint 🌍 and optimize your electricity consumption with complete peace of mind.

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