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which one suits my situation best?
The inverter is the most important part of a solar panel system. Without it, the energy your panels generate is never turned into usable electricity. There are three types, each with its own characteristics. Which one suits your situation? Our adviser Mark explains.
What does an inverter do?
The power your panels generate is direct current, which your house cannot use. The inverter turns it into alternating current and sends it to the meter cupboard, from where it goes to the sockets and can be used in and around your house.
The different types of inverter
There are three types of inverter: the string inverter, the inverter with optimisers and the microinverter. Each has its own characteristics and strengths, and which suits you depends on your situation. Is there a tree beside your house that casts shade, or do you have a flat roof? We will explain.
String inverter
- Wired in series
- If one panel stops working, the whole system stops
- Recommended for roofs without shade
Inverter with optimisers
- Wired in parallel
- Each panel has an optimiser, so they can be monitored separately
- When shade falls on one, the panels in the sun keep working
- Ideal for large systems
Microinverter
- No inverter needed inside the house
- Each panel has its own microinverter
- Particularly suited to small systems
- Easy to extend
Would you like more about the different inverters? Then read our blog "The different inverters".
Comparing inverters
At Dijkman Zonne-energie we work only with the best brands, so you need not compare warranties or lifespans. Dijkman Zonne-energie gives you the sun without a worry, which sets us apart from the competition.
The warranty
With us you enjoy the sun without a worry. The warranty includes:
- A 20-year warranty on equipment, labour and yield*
- Round-the-clock monitoring of the system
- We arrange the VAT refund for you
* Normally you get only the manufacturer's warranty, a shorter one, or none at all on labour, running from 5 to 12 years. At Dijkman Zonne-energie you get a warranty on equipment and on labour.
Want to know more about the warranty? Read all about it on our "warranty" page.
Would you like to know more about the different inverters and which one suits your situation best?
Then request a consultation with Mark.
Mark is an adviser at Dijkman Zonne-energie and is happy to answer all your questions about inverters. A consultation can be online, by phone or at your home.
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