On-grid solar inverters are used in solar energy systems that work in tandem with the grid to provide uninterrupted access to electricity. In that case, grid power is always imperative for the functioning of the solar energy system, and if the grid is knocked out, the system won’t be able to function and provide energy anymore. While this may seem like an obvious disadvantage for the on-grid solar energy system, the advantages of on-grid solar energy systems and on-grid solar inverters are certainly more in number. Let’s first look at what an on-grid solar inverter is, how it functions and then we’ll move on to the many advantages of on-grid solar inverters.

On-grid Solar Inverter: The basics

An on-grid solar inverter is part of an on-grid solar energy system. It is designed to work in tandem with the grid energy, utilising grid energy and supplementing it with electricity generated from the solar energy system. Since a solar inverter inverts the state of the current (thus its name) from direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC), the on-grid inverter takes the DC from the solar panels and simply churns out alternating current, mixing it with the grid power to be supplied to the household power box.

As such, on-grid inverters need to be heavy-duty and reliable; they need to be able to take the current inflow from both the solar panels and the grid and ensure that the resultant current is usable by the household appliances. It needs to be able to handle the workload of running an entire house; quality, therefore, is imperative. While there are many manufacturers out there offering on-grid solar inverters, only trust the best; like on-grid solar inverters from SOFAR Solar, available exclusively with Beacon Energy in UAE.

Let’s now look at some of the advantages of on-grid solar inverters for both commercial and residential applications.

On-grid Solar Inverters: Benefits for Commercial, Residential applications

Here are some advantages of on-grid solar inverters for commercial and residential applications.

i. Efficiency

The first benefit of installing on-grid solar inverters is their efficiency. Solar inverters from reputed manufacturers like SOFAR Solar are incredibly efficient and will always perform to the maximum. The module efficiency is usually up to 98 per cent, which means that like solar energy in general, there is no concept of transmission loss, and no matter how much energy the system produces and the grid supplies to your residential or commercial setup, the inverter will tackle the job efficiently, always.

ii. Cost-effective

Solar inverters are generally expensive; both off-grid and hybrid inverters can cost a lot and will generally increase the return-on-investment (ROI) time. However, the most cost-effective option out of them all is the on-grid solar inverter, which is usually much more cost-effective and a lot less expensive, but delivers the same quality performance like the other two solar inverters on this list.

iii. Ease of installation

With an on-grid inverter, the ease of installation is incredible compared to off-grid and hybrid inverters. Since on-grid inverters usually don’t provide the ability to function during a blackout situation and do not support net metering, hooking them up to the house’s energy box is relatively simple and requires less time and complexity. As such, on-grid inverters usually get installed rather quickly. The fact that they are usually lighter and easier to handle than either off-grid or hybrid also helps with the installation time and ease.

The best On-Grid Solar Inverters from SOFAR Solar, courtesy of Beacon Energy

Beacon Energy has a wide selection and range of solar inverters from SOFAR Solar, one of the best manufacturers of solar energy equipment in the world. SOFAR is particularly renowned for its solar inverters and batteries, and their on-grid inverters boast incredible specifications and utility to ensure maximum usability. Check out the great selection of on-grid inverters from SOFAR Solar at Beacon Energy, and order yours to benefit from quick deliveries and a comprehensive warehousing structure that makes deliveries across the UAE possible.