As the desire for solar power as an alternative form of energy is on the rise, having a solar system set up with all of the right gadgets is of utmost importance. Every part of the solar system is vital when it comes to generating safe to use power in the necessary quantity, but the solar inverter is one component that you don’t want to choose without having the right information.
At Africa Power Equipment, we have long stocked a wide range of solar energy equipment that can be used for both commercial and residential purposes. Our competitively priced solar inverters for sale are available in various styles to suit various energy generation requirements and our inverters are also available from a number of different brands. To make things as easy as possible for our customers, we have gone out of our way to make sure that we have the information that our customers need in order to make the most appropriate choice for their unique needs.
Solar energy generation requires the use of a full solar energy system. Sometimes these systems are available as a full solar kit, which means that you will be able to buy everything you need as a part of a single packaged deal. When you go with this option, you will be saving loads of time, and you might even be saving money.
For those who are keen on customising every aspect of their solar system, buying each individual part is always the better way to go, and this is where having the right information about the solar inverter is going to come in really handy.
Solar inverters are specialised devices which are used to convert the direct current that is generated by the solar system, into an alternating current, which can then be safely used to power the lights and appliances in your home. It doesn’t matter what type of solar system you have or where you intend to use the system, you will need a solar inverter in order to make the system functional.
When making your decision about which inverter will be best for you, you will need to also consider if you need a pure or a modified Sinewave Inverter. This is especially important if you are generating power for things like TV or computer screens.
Because there is often a big difference in terms of solar energy needs, there are a few different solar inverters that you can choose from. Ideally, the best way to choose an inverter is going to be to base your decision on the system that you are eyeing. The choice you make should also depend on the energy generation requirements that you have.
There are 3 types of inverters; the grid-tied, the off-grid and the hybrid.
It is not the most popular option but it is the one that can be a lot more affordable. With the grid-tied inverter, part of your system is going to have to be connected to the electricity grid, which means you will always be somewhat dependant on the national power supply, which could be the one thing that you are trying to avoid.
With your grid-tied inverter, you will need solar panels but you won’t need batteries, as any excess power will go straight back the grid. This also means that at night, when you are not generating power, you will have to go back onto the national supply.
For the most part, these systems are not all that ideal for home use, but can be appropriate for use in commercial settings, where you won’t be needing a huge amount of power afterhours.
The Off-Grid Inverter is really easy to have installed and it can be expanded, depending on whether or not your energy generation needs expanding. This is what makes this inverter a lot more flexible. Although the inverter is advertised as off-grid, there is the option of adding it to the grid should you need to.
When it comes to solar inverter prices, this particular inverter is considered to be the most affordable of them all and this is certainly what helps to make this option the more popular one. These days, the off-grid inverter comes with everything included in one box, making it easier to get the solar system up and running.
The off-grid inverter will need batteries, something that the grid-tied inverter is able to avoid. This can make the system a little bigger than the other option, but that slight drawback is more than made up for by having the ability to store as much of the energy that you generate as possible.
For those not sold on the grid-tied or the off-grid option, there is the hybrid inverter which can act as a happy middle ground. With the hybrid inverter you can choose to store energy in a solar battery or you can stay connected to the grid and then use that power when necessary.
The hybrid inverter is considered to be more expensive, but it is easy to install and incredibly efficient. The inverter is capable of blending AC/DC energy and the inverter has a wonderfully long lifespan.
Hybrid inverters are made using the latest technology and they are more than able to offer you everything you could need from an inverter while they are also capable of allowing you to scale your energy generation, as your power needs change.
At Africa Power Equipment, we are committed to assisting our clients in becoming more independent when it comes to the way in which they access power. For this reason, you can buy a brand new solar inverter directly from our website and with the help of our expert consultants, we have all of the information that you could possibly need in order to make the most of your purchase. For more information, you can contact us today or you can browse through the various inverters that we currently have in stock.
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