A solar inverter, also known as a PV inverter, converts direct current to alternating current. It’s the link between your PV system and the utility grid. A hybrid inverter does much more than that. It allows you to store excess solar power into a connected battery solution. Instead of needing two separate inverters (one for solar, one for a battery), a hybrid inverter does both jobs in one.

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Hybrid inverters from SMA can operate both with and without a battery. This means you can start without a battery storage system and then add a battery at any time, without requiring an additional battery inverter. Hybrid inverters are beneficial for those who may not be ready for a battery but wants the flexibility to integrate one in the future.

Hybrid inverters enable the efficient use of solar energy because they can be easily connected to a battery storage system. This means that solar energy can be used even when the sun is not shining or if there is a power outage. Storing your own solar power and using it yourself increases your self-consumption, cuts your electricity costs and provides emergency backup power.

Hybrid inverters merge the functionalities of solar inverters and battery inverters into a single device, streamlining installation and saving both time and money. Compared to separate solar and battery inverters, hybrid inverters require less overall space. SMA hybrid inverters are specifically engineered to be highly compact, minimizing wall installation space.

3-Phase Hybrid Inverters

Hybrid inverters are the heart of a solar energy storage system and enable homes or businesses to increase the amount of self-consumption of solar energy by storing excess energy during the day. 3-phase hybrid inverters work like a standard 3-phase solar inverter but also contain a battery inverter charger and connection. In order to optimise the available energy, hybrid inverters require either an external energy meter or a CT meter, plus onboard software that can be programmed to determine the most efficient use of your available energy. Learn more about hybrid inverters here.

While most hybrid inverters have limited surge or peak power output, many of the more powerful 3-phase hybrid inverters can supply a considerable amount of backup power in the event of a blackout. However, unbalanced or large single-phase loads may be limited, so check the manufacturer’s specifications carefully. Also, note the backup power rating may be limited by either the battery capacity or output power rating. Note that some hybrid inverters do not have backup power capability, and most are not designed for off-grid solar applications.

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