Inverters and optimizers
Zonnefabriek mainly works with inverters from the German SMA Solar Technology. SMA is the world market leader in the production of high-quality solar panel inverters and is known for its industrial quality and reliability. There are many different inverter models and it is important to find the right inverter for each system. Zonnefabriek assesses your situation and puts together the optimal system configuration. Together with you, we also determine where the inverter will be installed and what the smartest cable route is.
In some installations where the panels are in different sun directions and at different angles, with or without shade, micro-inverters or systems with optimizers can be chosen. Each solar panel then gets its own MPP tracker to achieve an optimal yield per panel.
Not everyone knows that solar panels do not work without an inverter. The fact is that thanks to the inverter, solar panels are able to get rid of their generated power to the grid.
An inverter is an electronic device that can convert the input voltage to another voltage or convert electrical energy into energy of a different frequency.
The voltage that a solar panel system supplies is in most cases not directly suitable for use. First of all, most household appliances are made for alternating voltage, although a normal light bulb also burns perfectly well on direct current. In addition, it would be annoying if the fluctuations in light incidence were to affect the connected equipment. Solar panels are therefore usually connected to the mains, which supplies a constant alternating voltage of 230 volts. The solar power therefore supplements the power from the mains, and vice versa.
In order to be connected to the mains, the direct current must be converted into a constant alternating voltage of 230 volts. This is done in an inverter. The inverter first converts the direct voltage into a sinusoidal alternating voltage. This alternating voltage is then transformed to a voltage that is slightly above the local grid voltage. This transformation is necessary to ensure that the solar power is actually 'returned' to the grid.
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SMA inverters: top quality
Zonnefabriek mainly works with inverters from the German SMA Solar Technology. SMA is the world market leader in the production of high-quality solar panel inverters and is known for its industrial quality and reliability. There are many different inverter models and it is important to find the right inverter for each system. Zonnefabriek assesses your situation and puts together the optimal system configuration. Together with you, we also determine where the inverter will be installed and what the smartest cable route is.
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Micro inverters or optimizers
In some installations where the panels are in different sun directions and at different angles, with or without shade, micro-inverters or systems with optimizers can be chosen. Each solar panel then gets its own MPP tracker to achieve an optimal yield per panel.
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What is a solar panel inverter?
Not everyone knows that solar panels do not work without an inverter. The fact is that thanks to the inverter, solar panels are able to get rid of their generated power to the grid.
An inverter is an electronic device that can convert the input voltage to another voltage or convert electrical energy into energy of a different frequency.
The voltage that a solar panel system supplies is in most cases not directly suitable for use. First of all, most household appliances are made for alternating voltage, although a normal light bulb also burns perfectly well on direct current. In addition, it would be annoying if the fluctuations in light incidence were to affect the connected equipment. Solar panels are therefore usually connected to the mains, which supplies a constant alternating voltage of 230 volts. The solar power therefore supplements the power from the mains, and vice versa.
In order to be connected to the mains, the direct current must be converted into a constant alternating voltage of 230 volts. This is done in an inverter. The inverter first converts the direct voltage into a sinusoidal alternating voltage. This alternating voltage is then transformed to a voltage that is slightly above the local grid voltage. This transformation is necessary to ensure that the solar power is actually 'returned' to the grid.
Solar Panel Handbook
In this handbook you'll find the answers to questions like:What is the difference between different kinds of solar panels, what is the difference between solar inverters, how do I get more insight into costs and benefits of solar panels and what is net metering?
