What follows are the Top Solar Inverter Products for 2022. 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 2022 Top Solar Products here.
The QT2 is APsystems’ new three-phase microinverter for C&I applications. The QT2 connects to four PV modules, is rapid shutdown and UL 1741 SA (CA Rule 21) compliant and comes in 1728W (208V) and 1800W (480V) output models, maximizing energy production while providing all the benefits of MLPE systems.
The IQ8 Microinverter is the first grid-forming microinverter, enabling households to use solar alone to provide backup power. IQ8 eliminates sizing restrictions for pairing Enphase batteries with the solar system. It’s also the first product in the world to be certified by UL for new safety and interconnection standards.
The Hoymiles four-in-one microinverter is one of the most cost-effective module-level solar solutions, as it can support up to four panels at once and maximize the PV production of your installation.
Huayu’s four-in-one microinverter HY-2000-Plus is world’s first 2,000-W power level microinverter, compatible with 450-750 Wp high-power solar panels, designed for quad-module applications with parallel DC inputs, module-level MPPT and module-level monitoring (via built-in Wi-Fi data logger) for individual solar panels.
Two PV panel microinverter providing 800-WAC and supporting two modules up to 1200 WDC. Rule 21 ready and CEC listed. Residential and commercial 208 VAC applications. Shipping today via national distributors. Save up to 40% compared to the ‘big guy’.
The CPS 200-kW/200 kVA PCS energy storage inverter is designed for utility-scale grid-tied energy storage systems. The bi-directional inverter is optimized to meet the needs of the most demanding energy storage applications and is available in modular 1-MW racks. Rack-level management reduces battery mismatch to maximize overall energy storage capacity.
Growatt SPF 3500-5000 US, with capacity ranging from 3.5 kW to 5 kW, is the new generation off-grid inverter that has integrated MPPT charge controller, compact design, generator-compatible feature, high efficiency and free app.
The HYH-12K-NA Huayu hybrid inverter designed for 48-V batteries (lead-acid and lithium) is a real “All-in-One” prewired hybrid inverter that can supply 12 kW continuous AC power from solar, diesel generators, wind turbines and batteries. It can maximize self-consumption and enhance energy independence for homeowners and small business owners.
6kW Universal multifunctional pure sine wave 120/240-V inverter works as a grid-tied string inverter without batteries or as a battery-based inverter with batteries. Built-in AC-coupled function for PV solar inverters. Built-in WiFi and port for generator with two wire auto start. Parallel operation up to six units.
The XW Pro Hybrid Inverter is the ultimate solution for your home’s power supply, providing homeowners with reliable backup power and energy security. By connecting solar and battery storage with the grid, the XW Pro optimizes energy consumption for time-of-use rates or demand charges and lowers energy costs.
At the heart of the SMA Energy System Home is the new, ground-breaking Sunny Boy Smart Energy hybrid inverter. Coming to market in 2023, this new system enables both immediate energy use and storage in a single device, with three modular backup options that deliver greater electricity reliability.
The S6 hybrid storage inverter is certified to IEEE 1547-2018, UL 1741 SA & SB, and SunSpec Modbus, providing economical zero-carbon power in all weather (NEMA 4X / IP 66). It can be DC-coupled to several certified high-voltage lithium batteries. Solis is excited to offer a whole-home solution power hub.
The CPS SCH275KTL-DO/US-800V brings the many advantages of high-power string inverters to utility-scale applications. Each 250/275-kW inverter is available with either 36 fused or 24 unfused PV string inputs, and offers full power output up to 42°C. Compared to central inverters, string-level solutions greatly minimize fault impact and simplify O&M.
Terrasmart’s string inverter solutions provide low-cost and space-saving combiners and disconnects for commercial solar systems. These solutions can be configured as combining or pass-through, with or without integrated disconnects. All products are ETL listed to UL 1741 for 1000-VDC photovoltaic systems and use compact NEMA 4X polycarbonate enclosures.
The most powerful system for large-scale PV power plants, the Sunny Central UP delivers up to 4,600 kVA and typically requires fewer inverter units. The benefit of this innovative design is it offers significant savings in transportation, assembly, commissioning and service. Features true 1,500-V technology and the intelligent cooling system.
The MPPT Disconnect Rapid Shutdown is a cost-effective rapid shutdown solution compatible with the Conext MPPT 100, 80 and 60 charge controllers. It provides disconnect for the photovoltaic circuits, an integrated rapid shutdown transmitter and arc fault detection for enhanced safety.
Ampt’s i32 String Optimizer is a DC/DC converter that enables lower cost and improved performance of large-scale PV plants and DC-coupled solar + storage systems. Key features include a high and fixed-voltage power delivery, string-level MPPT, wireless monitoring and simplified DC controls for improved grid responsiveness in power plants.
Stabiliti is a multiport power converter with three bidirectional ports (AC/DC/DC) to easily interconnect power sources. Allows user to configure for peak shaving, energy arbitrage and microgrid applications. With the internal galvanic isolation transformer, the product can almost double the life of batteries and modules. Provides full redundancy (N+1) system.
This inverter can power electric water heaters in mode-1 or AC loads in mode-2. PV water heating systems are simple and cost-effective. The inverter can also run lights, fans, TVs and mini-splits. It is ideal for cottage homes. CyboInverters have 4-input channels with panel-level MPPT and can support 450-W panels.
“The Morningstar of inverters”— six all-new models from 150 W to 2,500 W, with 120- or 230-V output; 12, 24 or 48-VDC input. Industrial-grade build quality with low-frequency toroidal transformers for improved sine-wave stability. Wireless Android and iOS utility apps for set-up and monitoring. NRTL certification, AC hardwire terminal options.