5 Benefits of the Microinverter

A company called Enphase is pushing a product they call the microinverter. Instead of using one large inverter for the whole system you use these microinverters for each module. Below is a list of the benefits of the microinverter

• Increased Power Harvest by up to 25%
• No single point of Failure, if one fails the others continue to provide power unlike with a regular inverter.
• Removes the need for DC switching points, reduces wiring time, and improves mechanical integration.
• Flexibility to grow your system over time by continually adding new modules without needing to replace the large single inverter.
• Ability to mix module types without worries

These microinverters could be the next big thing in solar. Making installations easier, improving system performance, and making systems more reliable. Let us know if you have had any experience with any microinverters or if you know of any other new emerging technologies that can make a difference.