How To Choose A Solar Inverter In 2023

We went with SMA, and were happy until we added whole house batteries, with a charger and transfer switch (disconnects the grid during a power outage, and powers your home with solar and battery). For that, I've been happy with Sol-Ark. Another thing to consider is charging an EV. I'm in Southern California, where electricity is very expensive, with the lowest rate from midnight to 6AM. I would like to charge my car off excess solar, after the battery is charged and the home load is satisfied. My existing system doesn't do that. I would also like to use my car battery to power my home if needed. Sol-Ark is working on a bidirectional car charger.

Sounds good.

What do you think of microinverters vs SECOND string inverter for EXPANDING existing solar?

Hi Finn, what are your thoughts on Origin as an installer? I'm in Brisbane, they've quoted $8200 for a 11kW system consisting of 11kW JA Solar panels and a 8.5kW GoodWe inverter. They have a guaranteed FiT of 14c (locked in for 24 months) and also 48 months interest free on the whole package which seems like a great deal. Would love to hear your opinion, thanks in advance!

What are your thoughts on Axitec panels and Solax inverters?

Hi Finn, What do you think of Solplanet Inverters?

Does Enphase systems show all produced, used, imported, exported? or do I need to ask my installer for something extra?

Just tried to quote for a battery in queensland, I have a 8.2kw inverter so AGL dismissed as it will go above the inverter limit imposed by energex (the battery also has an inverter). I wonder if they will ask us to use the aircon on 26 degrees in the summer to help the grid at night.... Then tried Origin and their installers insisted it is impossible to have the battery charge via solar panels if the grid is down... ok, 20k for a battery to still be tied to the grid, hell no.

Hi Finn, is it best to get house upgraded to 3 phase in advance of putting in a large system or should it all be done in the one hit (at time of installation )? I want to install 10-15KW system with at least 1 battery.

Hi fin about to buy a solar system and the company are strongly recommending a huawei inverter!! Thoughts mate?

Hi Finn can you tell me where to get that simple shade hood ?

What about a 2 Phase system, do you need two single phase inverters?

I want to install a solar system but I'm confused over the government rebate system. No one can explain the process, who does what and when etc. EDIT: Actually, I've only just discovered that you (SolarQuotes) answered my similar question under a previous video, so I'll investigate. Thanks.

Is the enphase microinvertor stilll a good brand?

Hold on can you explain this oversizing again because it sounds crazy! Lets say my inverter allows 600v and I have 500w panels with 52v each so if I put 15 of them I would have 780v that would kill the inverter and thats no counting when it gets cold and panels go to 60v each than it fried 100%... Could you elaborate this "overpaneling"??

I have a 12 y.o 1.5kW solar system only single phase inverter but electrical system is 3 phase. Can this system converted to 3 phase inverter and supply my day time consumption instead feeding to the grid.

Are growatt inverters considered reliable?

Are huawei inverters reliable?

many things are relevant to new zealand as well

Keep it simpel get a Growatt