An inverter is a key component for your solar energy system; it converts the Direct Current (DC) power generated by solar panels into Alternating Current (AC) electricity for your home appliances.
If you install a solar panel system with conventional inverter and decide to add a battery system separately later on, you will need a separate battery specific inverter to convert electricity back & forth from AC to DC current for your battery to store and discharge respectively.
A Hybrid inverter combines two separate components – a solar inverter and a battery inverter in a single piece of equipment. Hybrid inverters are usually used in solar energy applications. Unlike regular solar inverters, which mainly converts the generated DC power to usable AC power, hybrid inverters go one step further. While they do convert DC to AC, they also store the excess power generated in a battery connected to the circuit.
Basic hybrid solar battery inverters function like a grid-feed inverter. However, it also allows storage capability in a battery system for self-use. The key disadvantage of a basic hybrid inverter is that it does not have a grid isolation device, which means it cannot power your household in case of a blackout. Therefore, a basic hybrid inverter is a great choice only if your grid supply is stable.
A multi-mode hybrid inverter is an advanced solution that offers a power back-up, either as a built-in or as a separate unit, when needed. These inverters can power your home, charge batteries as well as feed surplus power to the grid. In case of a grid failure, the unit will switch over to battery supply and operate independently from the grid.
Modern hybrid inverters often come with a battery system to form a complete unit. Such a system is known as a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). It can be installed in your home with an existing solar setup. Such hybrid systems are available in a wide range of sizes and features.
Usually, most hybrid systems comprise separate inverters that work together to constitute an AC-coupled system. Such systems would typically have a standard solar inverter along with an interactive or multi-mode battery inverter. The multi-mode inverter functions as a battery inverter to complete the energy management system and also optimizes energy usage with the help of software.
A bidirectional inverter is a device that is used to regulate and monitor the flow of power between a DC bus and an AC grid and to restrict the voltage expanse at the former to only a certain permissible range of voltages, in a DC – distribution system. Bi-directional hybrid energy storage inverter is suitable for on-grid PV systems, since it can also control the flow of energy intelligently.
Here are the top 5 hybrid inverter brands in India that can help you with this.
Waaree is one of the best solar and MCB manufacturers in India. We have over 30 years of experience in meeting the solar requirements of India. Waaree produces both on-grid and off-grid inverters. Some of our other popular products include PV modules, solar batteries, solar water pumps, solar bags, and solar chargers.
Adani Solar is one of the largest solar photovoltaic cell manufacturers in India. They are affiliated with the Adani Group and produce inverters and three types of photovoltaic cells – encore multi-crystalline, eternal mono PERC, and Elan Bifacial.
TATA is one of the most well-known names. The company might not be an MCB company, but TATA Solar has installed over 7,700 rooftop solar power systems since its establishment. The company specializes in providing both rooftop and ground-mounted solar panels and other solar system products, including inverters.
Jinko Solar is the Indian branch of JinkoSolar Holdings Co, a Shanghai-based MCB company. They produce various parts required for solar systems, including inverters. They are one of the largest global solar panel manufacturers.
Vikram Solar is a Kolkata-based company with 1355MW projects completed. It has a wide range of products in producing highly efficient photovoltaic cells.
Now you have all the knowledge needed to choose a hybrid inverter as per your solar pv system requirements. Make a smart choice and choose Waaree Solar products for all your residential and commercial needs.
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