Solar Inverter Market Definition

A solar inverter is defined as a device that turns the energy produced by solar panels into usable electricity that can be used in a house or office. A solar inverter which is a significant part of the solar power system converts the variable direct current, or 'DC' power from your solar panels into alternating 120V/240V current, or 'AC' power.

The main types of solar inverters include central inverters, micro-inverters, and string inverters. Central solar inverters are used for systems that require hundreds of kilowatts (or even megawatts) of volume. They are not intended for domestic usage and resemble big metal cabinets, with each 'cabinet' capable of handling approximately 500kW of power. They are typically employed in commercial applications for large-scale installations or utility-scale solar farms. By system, types of solar inverter systems include on-grid and off-grid. The main end-uses of solar inverters include residential, commercial, and utilities.