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What size solar inverter do I Need?

Your inverter size should match your solar array's capacity, not your electricity bill. This means your inverter doesn’t need to power your entire home—it just converts whatever your panels generate. Let's say you have a 6kW solar array (twenty 300-watt panels).

How do I choose a solar inverter?

Knowing your array size allows you to choose an inverter that can handle that production efficiently—without over- or under-investing in capacity. The second step is understanding your system’s DC-to-AC ratio, one of the most important metrics when sizing a solar inverter.

How many Watts Does a solar inverter use?

Depending on where they fall in that band and the size of their solar array, they will likely use a 3, 5, or 10kW inverter. You also need to consider surge watts and voltage drop. Surge watts are the extra power required to start appliances that have motors, such as refrigerators and air conditioners.

Do I need a 5 kW inverter?

Most UK homes need at least a 5 kW inverter. While 3.68 kW is common, larger homes or those with batteries benefit from a 5 kW+ system. What is a solar inverter? A solar inverter converts electricity between “direct current” (DC) and “alternating current” (AC). Electricity produced by solar panels and electricity stored in batteries is DC.

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