We offer two mutually exclusive types of grid tie inverters:
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Grid Tie: A grid tie inverter maximizes power production from a solar array for running your meter backward.
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Grid Tie with Battery Backup: A grid tie inverter operating with a battery bank sends power to the grid and provides back-up power during a power outage.
Grid Tie
A grid tie inverter changes DC to AC and safely sends your renewable energy back to the utility company. In this type of system, the utility grid acts as an infinitely large battery bank storing your generated power for use by someone else down the line. The following illustration shows how the typical solar electrical system is configured to send power to the grid.
Grid Tie with Backup Power (battery based)
Grid tie systems may also include batteries, providing back-up power during grid outages. A battery-based inverter allows you to send power back to the utility and protects your home or business against power outages! The additional cost of a battery based system offers reliable power during a grid power outage.
The following illustration shows how the typical solar electrical system is configured to send power to the grid.