Hoymiles 800w micro-inverter

Solar Controllers, Inverters,

Micro-Inverters, &  Hybrid Inverters

Growatt 5Kw hybrid controller/inverter
  • Epever Solar Charge Controller
  • Sterling Power Alternator/Battery Charger
  • Hoymiles 800w micro-inverter
  • Growatt 5Kw hybrid controller/inverter

4 Products for Different Needs

  • SOLAR CONTROLLER
    This is the right solution if your objective is only to use solar output to charge your batteries. Hybrid 12v inverters are limited to 1500w of output, so for large 12v systems needing mains power, a dedicated inverter is needed.

  • INVERTER
    A standard inverter will convert 12v current to 220v and is not limited to the 1500w max of a 12v hybrid inverter.

  • MICRO-INVERTER
    Connected directly to your solar panels, this device turns the solar output into 220v for domestic use. It plugs directly into your mains system – no additional wiring needed. There are versions that can be connected with batteries. Better than a central hybrid inverter if partial shading of the panels is an issue.

  • HYBRID CONTROLLER/INVERTER
    This powerful device manages your solar system centrally deciding from where your mains electricity is supplied: solar, batteries, or mains. If shading is not an issue it is a more versatile and powerful solution than a micro-inverter and is less expensive. It needs a professional electrician to connect to the fuse panel.

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MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE

CONTROLLERS & INVERTERS

Solar panel output voltage is unsuited to direct use, and they have to be connected to a controller of some kind. What you install is controlled by what you want to achieve as well as the environment in which the system is being set up. If you also want 220v mains electricity that you need to consider carefully what kind of inverter solution to adopt.

Making the right decision is of great importance. We set out below the options available: 

Before investing in any type of solar controller or inverter, it’s essential to explore the advantages of  Plug & Play and power station systems. For many customers, one of them may well offer a superior solution compared to traditional controllers and batteries.

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A simple solar controller will keep your 12 or 48v batteries fully charged, but nothing else.

An inverter connects to your 12 or 48v batteries and converts that to the 220v of your domestic system. They are available in a wide range of  power ratings. As a general rule, if you want mains power, a micro or hybrid inverter (see below) is a better solution than an ordinary inverter. The exception is that 12v hybrid inverters are limited to a maximum power rating of 1500w. If therefore in a 12v installation you need more than 1500w, then you have to opt for an ordinary inverter

They are connected directly to one or maybe 2 solar panels. The low voltage solar electricity is converted to the 230v needed domestically and it supplies the load by being plugged directly into your circuit for immediate consumption. However our “balcony” and standalone systems both store any surplus in connected batteries for later use. They are ideal for small simple solar system needs and for larger ones where shading is an issue for some panels in a larger solar array.

Hybrid Inverters provide a total power management solution for larger solar arrays. All solar panels are connected to a single inverter that manages the power output for all the connected solar panels via a single connection direct to your domestic fuse panel in parallel to any connection to an external utility company. The most common rating for 48v batteries is 5Kw, which is enough for almost all private domestic needs.  Higher ratings are readily available.

Some inverters are designed for use ONLY with designated batteries.

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  • PRE-SALES ADVICE
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  • PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE
    We have personal installation experience of the majority of the products that we sell.

  • INSTALLATION EXPERIENCE
    We have installed systems on sailing yachts, narrowboats, a houseboat, and on dry land.

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