The conventional grid tie solar inverter is used to change the DC output of solar panels into an AC supply to power your household and excess into the mains electricity grid. Although suitable for households without batteries, it may pose a limitation with an increasing cost of electricity and an emerging demand for storage batteries and electric cars. The hybrid inverter controls both solar electricity and batteries using a single system.
What is a Hybrid Inverter?
Energy Management in a Hybrid Inverter
The hybrid inverters in these systems have the capability to automatically distribute solar energy among consumption in the household, recharge batteries, and transmit excess energy into the electricity grid. Your system will therefore source energy from your batteries during sunset and during peak consumption before utilizing electricity from the grid.
One Integrated Solution with Solar & Battery
Installing a solar power system alone and then incorporating a storage battery.
The hybrid inverter makes it easy to connect batteries. The hybrid inverter controls the flow of electricity from/between batteries, monitors the level of charge in batteries, and limits over-discharging. Additionally, with a hybrid inverter, you can begin with a solar power system and add batteries without replacing your inverter in the future.
Preparing for EV Charging
Hybrids function in an efficient manner for homes with plans for an electric car charging system. They work in tandem with a smart EV charger in your home, ensuring priority consumption of electricity from solar and batteries, which will allow you to charge your car during the daytime and early evening hours when you have access to your stored energy.
Smart Home Control and Time-of-Use Tariffs
The hybrid inverters come with sophisticated monitoring capabilities, remote access, and time functions. The whole system charges batteries when sun output is high and electricity prices are lower, and when electricity demand is at its peak. Devices for a smart home allow homeowners to time appliances when sun output and low electricity prices are available.
Backup Power and Energy Security
Hybrid systems provide backup for selected circuits during power outages, maintaining essential loads such as lights, refrigeration, and communications. This added protection is critical as weather events and outages become more frequent.
Talk to Hunter Valley Electrics About Hybrid Inverters
A hybrid inverter is the ideal solution for new solar installations, EV charging setups, and smart home integration. For expert advice on designing a future-ready solar and battery system in the Hunter Valley, Central Coast, Newcastle, Maitland, Port Stephens, or Lake Macquarie, contact Hunter Valley Electrics on 02 4915 2353 or email daniel@huntervalleyelectrics.com.au.
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