Residential Solar Install With Micro Inverters
Uptake of solar is growing rapidly, but it can be confusing for many people.
I often think about how buying solar for most of our customers is not like buying a car.
People know the difference between a Toyota and a Ferrari, but the difference between solar brands is still being discovered for most.
We do our best to explain the differences in price, quality and even function between products and we are flexible with different solutions.
Our recent customers in Helensville were sure they wanted micro-inverters. We like to be flexible, and our experience and engagement with the market means that we can be. Micro-inverters work well for some situations and for some people, and for our Customer here in Auckland, we were happy to oblige.
I have to say, the views were great as well!”
What are Solar Micro Inverters?
Conventional solar power systems have long relied on string inverters to convert the direct current (DC) produced by solar panels into the alternating current (AC) used for household or commercial applications. Yet, with the evolution of solar technology, there arises a need for more refined solutions capable of overcoming the inherent limitations of traditional inverters.
Solar micro inverters represent a paradigm shift in this landscape. Designed to be installed on each individual solar panel, these diminutive devices operate independently, in contrast to the series-connected nature of string inverters. This decentralized approach yields a multitude of advantages that collectively contribute to heightened efficiency and dependability within solar PV systems.
Key Advantages of Solar Micro Inverters:
Optimized Energy Harvesting:
- Unlike string inverters, which are susceptible to diminished energy production when a single panel underperforms, solar micro inverters ensure optimal energy harvest by independently optimizing the power output of each panel. This resilience allows the system to maintain efficiency even in the presence of shading or individual panel performance fluctuations.
- Unlike string inverters, which are susceptible to diminished energy production when a single panel underperforms, solar micro inverters ensure optimal energy harvest by independently optimizing the power output of each panel. This resilience allows the system to maintain efficiency even in the presence of shading or individual panel performance fluctuations.
Advanced System Monitoring:
- Solar micro inverters are equipped with sophisticated monitoring capabilities, providing real-time data on the performance of each individual panel. This granularity facilitates prompt issue identification and resolution, contributing to an overall increase in system efficiency.
- Solar micro inverters are equipped with sophisticated monitoring capabilities, providing real-time data on the performance of each individual panel. This granularity facilitates prompt issue identification and resolution, contributing to an overall increase in system efficiency.
Flexibility in System Design:
- The decentralized architecture of micro inverters permits greater flexibility in system design, accommodating variations in roof orientation and layout. This stands in contrast to traditional inverters, which often necessitate uniformity in panel configuration.
- The decentralized architecture of micro inverters permits greater flexibility in system design, accommodating variations in roof orientation and layout. This stands in contrast to traditional inverters, which often necessitate uniformity in panel configuration.
Enhanced System Safety and Durability:
- The distributed nature of micro inverters enhances system safety. In the event of a malfunction in one micro inverter, the remainder of the system continues to operate seamlessly. This resilience contrasts with string inverters, where a malfunction in one component can lead to a notable reduction in overall system performance.
- The distributed nature of micro inverters enhances system safety. In the event of a malfunction in one micro inverter, the remainder of the system continues to operate seamlessly. This resilience contrasts with string inverters, where a malfunction in one component can lead to a notable reduction in overall system performance.
Extended Lifespan and Reduced Maintenance:
- Solar micro inverters often come with extended warranties and are engineered for robust performance in diverse environmental conditions. The decentralized architecture alleviates stress on individual components, resulting in a longer lifespan and diminished maintenance requirements.
- Solar micro inverters often come with extended warranties and are engineered for robust performance in diverse environmental conditions. The decentralized architecture alleviates stress on individual components, resulting in a longer lifespan and diminished maintenance requirements.
The integration of solar micro inverters signifies a significant advancement in the efficacy, reliability, and adaptability of solar PV systems. As the renewable energy sector continues its upward trajectory, these innovations play a pivotal role in unlocking the full potential of solar power, rendering it a more accessible and sustainable energy source for the future.
Why install your solar with AVID?
We’re a local business, transparent about what we offer; exceptional products and service from a team who knows solar well. We make it our business to understand you and your energy needs to design the perfect system for your home.
We know solar
Work with a company who has experience. We've designed and installed hundreds of solar systems, we know what works and what doesn't and we want to help you!
Tailored Service
How you use your energy and other factors determine what your solar system looks like. Let's work together to find out what you want to achieve and we'll recommend some options customised for you
World class brands
Your solar system should last a long time which is why we only install trusted and durable products from brands proven to last.
Guaranteed Workmanship
When you install solar with AVID, we look after your home. That's why you're covered from any defects with our workmanship warranty for 10 years after the installation
When you install solar with AVID you can rest assured that you have a team who knows solar. We’ve installed solar on hundreds of homes across New Zealand, and we’re fully in house which means that you’re working with the same company every step of the way and your roof is in good hands.