How We Picked And Tested Solar Inverter Chargers

When reading posts, such as a Growatt inverter review, you might have been puzzled about how to choose the right one. Choosing the right solar inverter chargers can be challenging for people who are new in the world of solar power systems. In this section, we shall share with you how we picked the solar inverter chargers that will undergo more in-depth testing and analysis. You can pick up a few pointers on how to choose and test your own set of solar inverter chargers you are considering buying.

• Watts

It is ideal that your solar inverter charger has the same wattage as your solar array. If you have 4 solar panels that can produce 220 watts each, then you will need a solar inverter that can produce almost the same level of energy. A solar inverter chargers with a guaranteed power rating of 900 to 1000 watts should be ideal for such a setup. That is why we had to determine the actual efficiency ratings of the solar inverters we picked. This will help us provide a more appropriate recommendation as to what kind of solar set-up the device is best suited for.

• Peak Efficiency

No solar inverter has a 100% efficiency rating. The amount of power input is not always equal to that of the output. A device with a peak efficiency rating of 90 to 96 percent is already considered highly efficient. Of course, the nearer the figure is to 100 percent, the better it is in terms of converting solar DC power into AC electricity. It is for this reason that we had to test the individual efficiency rating of the different solar inverters we have shortlisted. We excluded any device that cannot meet the minimum 90% efficiency rating.

• Ease of Installation

We also looked at the overall design of the solar inverter chargers. We think it would be best to get a solar inverter charger that a person can install himself without enlisting the help of another. The inclusion of mounting hardware and the availability of clear installation instructions are all crucial in this sense. We also favored systems with pre-wired designs. This eliminates the guesswork that many people with minimal knowledge about electrical wirings have.

• Monitoring

We think that everyone deserves a system that will allow the person to monitor his production and consumption of solar power. We have found devices that have web-based solar energy production monitoring programs. There are those that offer the versatility of mobile apps in the tracking of their solar power production. These solar inverters also provide users with the chance to gauge their solar energy consumption. It will allow them to determine if it is already time for a significant upgrade or not yet.

• Durability

The NEMA rating of a solar inverter charger is critical. This provides a measure of the device’s ability to stand up to the elements, mainly dust, corrosion, and extreme weather conditions. In the products we tested, we had to determine the NEMA rating. We also looked at the real-world performance of these devices as shared by users of the product who may live in different regions of the world.