What follows are the Top Solar Inverter Products for 2020. Take a look at this year’s innovative products (listed alphabetically by company) within the solar inverter category (grouped by microinverters, string, central and hybrid inverters and MLPEs).
See the full list of the 2020 Top Solar Products here.
The Medium Voltage Power Station offers the highest power density in a plug-and-play design, suitable for global use. This solution is technically advanced and internationally certified for power conversion in any climate. It is the ideal choice for next-generation PV power plants operating at 1,500 Vdc.
The CPS 25-kW 208-V three-phase string inverter is designed for rooftop and carport applications with 208-V system interconnections. These high-performance, advanced and reliable inverters ship with a rapid shutdown wirebox, fully integrated and separable with touch-safe fusing, monitoring and AC and DC disconnect switches.
Delta M125HV is a smart inverter with industry-leading power efficiency (>99% at peak and 99.0% CEC). It features an all-in-one design to integrate string fuses, surge protection devices and DC switch into one unit body. Thanks to the electrolytic capacitor-free design and NEMA 4X, M125HV is highly reliable and compliant with UL1741SA, Rule 21 and HECO.
The Fronius Symo Advanced is the ideal compact three-phase inverter for commercial and industrial applications. This inverter combines the benefits of a modern string inverter, such as the dynamic peak manager for shade mitigation and an integrated power line communications (PLC) transmitter for SunSpec Rapid Shutdown, with lightweight, field serviceability and zero-tilt mount.
255-kW three-phase series string inverter has maximum 28 strings input and supports “Y” type connection on the DC side. Maximum string input current 13-A, supporting bifacial module access. Supports anti-PID function to improve system efficiency. High-precision intelligent string monitoring reduces fault location time.
The inverter has a line voltage of 480 V. It can thus be connected to a transformer already on site without additional expenses, a feature especially interesting for C&I PV systems.
Sunny Boy with ShadeFix is a residential solution that optimizes system performance. ShadeFix provides superior power production with reduced component count vs. traditionally optimized competitors, which creates maximum reliability. No other solution generates more power or is as turnkey as the Sunny Boy with ShadeFix and SunSpec certified rapid shutdown devices.
Taking its rightful place intersecting the Venn diagram of safety and installation ease is Sungrow’s new SG36CX-US with rapid shutdown. Featuring fuseless Staubli MC4 direct DC inputs and an external AC wiring box, Sungrow’s flagship C&I rooftop inverter meets your needs and exceeds your expectations without compromising performance or sacrificing reliability.
The XGI 1500 utility-scale string inverters have set a new standard for DC oversizing, or DC/AC ratio, and now feature an industry-leading 2.0 for Solectria’s flagship 166-kW model, and 2.6 for the 125-kW model. The XGI 1500 inverters are proudly made in the USA with global components and are Buy American Act compliant.
This game-changing product allows battery-less off-grid solar systems to start and run heavy loads 24/7 with consistent performance under DC and load variations, taking major loads off the grid and avoiding headaches of on-grid solar systems. CyboInverters have 4-input channels with panel-level MPPT and can support up to 425-W panels.
Delta PCS125 is a bi-directional energy storage inverter for grid-tied and off-grid applications including power backup, peak shaving, load shifting, PV self-consumption, PV smoothing, etc. It is compact and space-saving, while offering scalability for various system configurations. Delta also provides UL 9540 compliant skid solutions using multiple PCS125 for quick onsite installation and commissioning.
Morningstar Corporation adds SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) capability to its renowned charge controller and inverter line. With it, users can monitor their solar electric powering system over the same IP network used for their other devices. It’s a simple and convenient way to view and modify the status of critical system components in industrial and other solar applications.
Hybrid inverter offers dynamic power management capabilities. With energy management based on time-of-use and demand charge rate structures to reduce total energy costs, the new AC coupling firmware update now helps users who have existing solar PV systems and want to add batteries for backup and energy resilience.
SW is a pure sine wave, hybrid inverter system for off-grid, backup power and self-consumption applications for homes and small businesses in both AC-coupled and DC-coupled configurations. With the patented smart charge technology, the SW helps customers maximize the self-consumption of solar power.
Designed for off-grid and battery backup applications, the reliable MS Series inverter/charger provides flexibility in charging with built-in profiles for multiple battery chemistries, including lithium, gel and flooded. Available in 12, 24 and 48-V options and output power from 2,000 – 4,000 W.
The Energy Hub inverter presents a centralized solution that manages and coordinates solar production, storage and backup, EV charging and future smart energy devices. System power and energy capacity are increased through battery and inverter stacking, so additional loads or even the entire home can be backed up. Generator compatible.
An electrician’s dream, our turnkey design and fanatical engineering support team take out the guesswork. Originally made for DIY, the NEMA-4 rated 12K is simple to install. 9,000-WAC output with massive 25,000-VA surge to power heavy stuff. Battery communications are available with several major battery brands. Add ANY generator, ANY battery (48 V).
The QS1 is a four-module, single-phase microinverter. It offers a 75% reduction in installation time, meaning installers are off the roof faster and on to the next job site. While ideal for high capacity PV modules, it’s competitively priced and its wider MPPT voltage range means a greater energy harvest.
800-Wac microinverter to support dual modules up to 500-WDC (2 x 500-WDC). Rule 21 ready with global certifications. Supports continuous operating power of 768-WAC at 240-VAC. Less clipping for more energy harvest with modern high-power PV panels. Integrated PLC-based monitoring. Supports net-zero system configuration where needed. Integrated AC cable for less hassle and easy installation.
The Alencon SPOT BOX allows for fast, cost-effective replacement of failed 600-V inverters with new, modern transformerless inverters. The SPOT BOX steps up the voltage of older 600-V arrays while maintaining the grounding of the PV array with a bare minimum of labor, rewiring or complex engineering.
The FireRaptor is a unique solar safety product that is an NEC 2017/2020 compliant, FCC and UL approved solar panel rapid shutdown solution offering manual and automatic shutdown to zero volts. Independent functionality allows it to be fitted with new installations or to existing ones with any string inverter.
NEC 2017 and NEC 2020 compliance at lower cost, easier and safer. Four PV modules RSD in one device enables lowest cost. PV level thermal shutdown enables even greater safety protection. Configured DC cables and connectors to match the PV connector brand lowers AHJ rejection risks. Optional PV data monitoring – rest assured, RSD and site performance confidence.
The MPPT Disconnect RS is an easy to install and cost effective rapid shutdown solution for NEC 2017 compliance. It works with the Conext MPPT 100, 80 and 60 charge controllers and provides a disconnect for PV circuits, an integrated rapid shutdown transmitter and arc fault detection for enhanced safety.
Tigo’s TS4-A-2F provides reliable rapid shutdown with half the hardware and a fraction of the connections required. Pairing with your inverter of choice, the TS4-A-2F is UL PVRSS certified for NEC 2017/2020 with the largest network of ESS, single and three-phase inverters.
Simplicity: Factory installed, no added system components or complexity. Performance: Three MPPT per module for granular performance optimization. Value: Reduce CapEx and LCOE with longer strings and mismatch recovery. Reliability: Technology proven over 20 years in mission-critical applications.