A hybrid solar inverter is a device that converts the direct current (DC) generated by solar panels into alternating current (AC) for use, while also integrating the ability to store energy in batteries and use it when necessary. There are several types of hybrid inverters, each offering different features and technologies:
1. Off-Grid Hybrid Inverter
Function: Operates independently of the public electricity grid. Energy is stored in batteries for use when sunlight is not available.
Features:
No connection to the grid required.
Full energy storage for use during the night or when there is a power outage.
Ideal for remote areas.
2. Grid-Tied Hybrid Inverter
Function: Works with the public electricity grid, converting excess energy to the grid. Energy can also be stored in batteries for later use.
Features:
Utilizes the grid as a backup energy source.
Excess electricity can be sold back to the grid or credited.
Ability to store energy in batteries for later use.
3. Bidirectional Hybrid Inverter
Function: Allows energy to flow in both directions: from the solar panels to the grid or from the batteries to the household appliances. It can also retrieve energy from the grid when the batteries are low.
Features:
Ideal for systems that include battery storage.
Can draw energy from the grid during periods of low demand.
4. Smart Hybrid Inverter
Function: Equipped with smart control for managing energy flow, integrating battery storage with the solar panels and the grid.
Features:
Remote monitoring and performance analytics.
AI-driven energy optimization.
Better energy management between batteries, the grid, and solar panels.
5. Energy Management System Hybrid Inverter
Function: Combines energy management systems that control the distribution of energy between the solar panels, batteries, and the grid.
Features:
Smart management of energy flow across different sources.