microinverter
Solar module optimizer
A microinverter is a small device that converts direct current from a single solar panel into alternating current for home use or grid connection.
Unlike central inverters that handle output from an entire solar array, microinverters attach to individual panels, allowing each to operate independently: With microinverters, shade on one panel doesn't affect the others.
Light-to-electricity converting
- solar panelLight-to-power converter
- solar arrayLinked photovoltaic modules
- rooftop solarHome-installed sun-power system
- energy independenceGenerating power domestically
Selling power back home
- interconnectionMutual joining of parts
- utilityFunctional worth or purpose
- harmonic distortionSpurious overtones in output
- time-of-usePricing by clock position
Productive without waste
- yieldProduce or relinquish
- outputWhat something generates
- uptimeContinuous operational period
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
One alternating current waveform
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- junction boxEnclosed wire meeting point
- end capDisplay at row's edge
Building's top exterior surface
- mountingSteadily increasing in degree
- rackingInflicting severe strain
- daisy-chainLinked series or loop
- permittingGiving consent or authorization
interconnection · plug-and-play · retrofit · residential · commercial · flashing · conduit · junction box
photovoltaic
Light-to-electricity converting
- solar panelLight-to-power converter
- solar arrayLinked photovoltaic modules
- rooftop solarHome-installed sun-power system
energy independence · solar capacity · clean energy · renewable
net metering
Selling power back home
- interconnectionMutual joining of parts
- utilityFunctional worth or purpose
- harmonic distortionSpurious overtones in output
efficiency
Productive without waste
reliability · derating · clipping · peak power · energy production
single-phase
One alternating current waveform
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- junction boxEnclosed wire meeting point
rooftop
Building's top exterior surface
- mountingSteadily increasing in degree
- rackingInflicting severe strain
- daisy-chainLinked series or loop
permitting · interconnection · plug-and-play · retrofit · residential · commercial · flashing · conduit · junction box · combiner