What is the solar electric inverter used for?
The electric current generated by photovoltaic solar panels is not the current we normally use at home or the one that circulates through the electricity distribution network. Photovoltaic solar panels produce direct current, while most of our household appliances and lights use alternating current. The photovoltaic inverter transforms direct current into alternating current so that we can use it at home.
How does a photovoltaic solar inverter work?
The function of the photovoltaic inverter is to convert the direct current produced by the solar panels into alternating current, which we can use. This transformation is achieved by means of power electronic devices (transistors, thyristors, coils, capacitors, etc.) that manage to transform a linear current into a sinusoidal current, just like the one we use in our homes and businesses.
This process generates heat, which must be dissipated for the transformation process to be efficient. This is why photovoltaic inverters need to dissipate heat, so some have built-in fans and others dissipate heat by convection.
Main functions of the solar electric inverter.
The photovoltaic inverter performs the following functions in a photovoltaic solar installation.
It converts direct current electricity into alternating current, which is the most demanded energy in any home or industry. Without the inverter we would have to use DC/AC transformers in almost all our electrical equipment.
Improved electric current. The electric inverter also stabilises the electric waves, providing a quality and constant supply to prevent our appliances from suffering.
The electrical inverter is the device that monitors the operation of our photovoltaic installation. This allows us to know if there is something that is not working correctly. It also warns us of any problems. The inverter can be monitored remotely with the appropriate remote control elements.
Visit our Oceanis Store website and you will be able to see the different models of electric solar inverters as well as solar batteries.
