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DO IT YOUR WAY SOLAR SOLAR
INVERTER GUIDE
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DO IT YOUR WAY
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INVERTERGUIDE
INTRODUCTION
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1 Introduction2 What is an Inverter?3 Off-Grid vs. Grid-Tie Inverters4 Choosing a Grid-Tie Inverter 4 String Inverters 5 Micro-Inverters 6 String Inverters w/ Optimizers7 Sizing Grid-Tie Inverters 7 Sizing Micro-Inverters 8 Sizing String Inverters9 Best Grid-Tie Inverters 9 Best Grid-Tie Micro-Inverter 10 Best Grid-Tie String Inverter 11 Best Grid-Tie String Inverter with Optimizers 12 Best Grid-Tie Inverter with Energy Storage Capacity13 Choosing an Off-Grid Inverter 13 Sizing Your Off-Grid System 14 Pure vs. Modified Sine Wave 15 Technical Specs 16 Additional Off-Grid Features 17 Manufacturer Reputation 17 UL Listings & Certification 28 Pre-Wired Power Centers19 Best Off-Grid Inverters 19 Best Small Off-Grid Inverter 20 Best Off-Grid Inverter for Cabins & Small Homes 21 Best Large Off-Grid Inverter 22 Best Off-Grid Inverter with Grid-Tied Capability23 Continuing Your Research
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WHAT IS AN INVERTER?
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OFF-GRID VS. GRID-TIE INVERTERSOFF-GRID VS GRID TIE INVERTERS
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String Inverters with Optimizers
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Micro-Inverters
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SIZING CONSIDERATIONS FOR GRID-TIE INVERTERS
Sizing Micro-Inverters
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SIZING STRING INVERTERS
BEST GRID-TIE INVERTERS
Best Grid-Tie Micro-Inverter:Enphase IQ7+
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Best String Inverter: SMA Sunny Boy
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Best String Inverter w/ Optimizers:SolarEdge HD-Wave
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Best Grid-Tied Inverter With StorageCapacity: Outback Skybox
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HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR OFF-GRID INVERTER
Sizing Your Off-Grid System
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Pure Sine Wave vs. Modified Sine Wave
Technical Specs
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Additional Off-Grid Features
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Consider a Pre-Wired Power Center
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BEST OFF-GRID INVERTERS
Best Small Off-Grid Inverter:Morningstar SureSine-300
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Best Off-Grid Inverter For Cabins &Small Homes: Magnum MS-PAE
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Best Large Off-Grid Inverter:Schneider Conext XW+ 6848
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Best Off-Grid Inverter With Grid-TiedBattery Backup Capability: OutbackRadian GS8048A-01
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