Enphase Microinverters: What they are, and why they trump string inverters

They generate sooner, shut down later, and are much safer than string inverters. But how, and why?

In a world where you can be anything, be a micro-inverter. They’re great.

If you’re considering a solar panel installation, it can be easy to narrow your research to only the panels. But a great solar setup is the sum of all its parts.

One of the most integral is the inverter. Simply put, they’re the thing that makes sunshine into energy that our UK homes can tolerate - i.e. taking DC energy and converting it to AC.

Traditional (and often older) inverters use a big ‘ol ‘string inverter’ - we think they have a fair few pitfalls that micro-inverters make up for.

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Last updated 19 Jul, 2024

Ben Price
Written by Ben Price

Ben is the co-founder of Heatable and a passionate enthusiast of solar power, electric vehicles, and battery storage systems. He’s overseen the installation of over 5,000 domestic energy systems.

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