Featured in Array of light for Japan – 02-2016

Highway to hybrid

Hybrid inverters: In solar, the term hybrid can be loosely applied to any part of the system that combines two types of functionality into one. In the inverter space, a growing trend for hybrid inverters is emerging but what, exactly, are they, and how does the claim that they augment typical PV architecture stack up? pv magazine discovers that, in fact, not all hybrid inverters are created equal.

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Ian Clover

12 Feb 2016

In the world of off-grid solar, a common feature prevalent in most PV installations is the use of AC-coupled systems. These typically include single directional inverters that convert direct current (DC) power from the solar panels into usable alternating current (AC), and feature an additional inverter located on the AC side of the system that …

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