Inverter Types and Features
An inverter is a device that converts Direct Current (DC) electricity to Alternating Current (AC) electricity. DC signal looks like a unidirectional straight line and AC signal looks like waves of ocean. DC wave cannot travel long distances hence the reason all our home electricity is supplied in AC manner.
In a solar-inverter system, the battery stores the power as DC, the inverter converts this DC current to AC current. Depending on the inverter circuit, it converts the DC current to Sine Wave AC current or Modified Wave AC current. This means that there are majorly two types of inverters- Sine wave inverters and Modified wave inverters.
Diagram illustrating Alternating and Direct Current Symbols
A sine wave inverter output is very close to the AC current. It is in very pure form compared to Modified wave output. Many devices make humming noise and get heated up if you use them on Modified wave inverter.
| Feature |
Modified Wave Inverter |
Sine Wave Inverter |
| Supported appliances | Motors | Computers, laptops, refrigerators, ovens |
| Noise level | High, creates humming noise in inverter as well as in appliances | Normal |
| Safety of appliances | Less | High |
| Price | Economical | Higher than Modified Wave |
Sygnite Power & Energy Solutions Ltd has a range of renewable energy products which comprise of Solar Panels, Inverters and Batteries. Whatever your need, be it industrial or on the homefront, we have got you covered. Our systems are produced by Growatt Energy and are pure sine wave inverters.
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