4 FAQs about String grid-connected inverter
What is a string inverter?
A string inverter, also known as an on-grid inverter or grid-tied solar inverter, converts DC power from solar panels into AC electricity for use. These string inverters work seamlessly with the electrical grid, ensuring high efficiency and compliance with anti-islanding protection.
What are'string' solar inverters?
This review focuses on common 'string' solar inverters, the most popular type. These inverters use one or more strings (groups) of solar panels connected in series. String solar inverters are the most common type used in the UK, Europe, Australia, and Asia. They are also growing in popularity in the US, where microinverters are extremely popular.
What are the different types of grid-connected inverters?
Aside from the modes of operation, grid-connected inverters are also classified according to configuration topology. There are four different categories under this classification. Central inverters, which are usually around several kW to 100 MW range. String inverters, typically rated around a few hundred Watts to a few kW.
What is a multi-string inverter?
There is another topology of string inverters called the multi-string inverter. It utilizes string DC-DC converter for MPPT and then central inverter. This type is not very common and is beyond our discussion for this class. Finally, let's look at the micro inverters. These are also referred to as module inverters.