What Are The Main Differences Between Voltage Optimizers And Microinverters?

Both Voltage Optimiser and microinverters are designed to increase the efficiency of solar panels, but they do so differently. Voltage optimizers adjust the voltage and current of each panel to ensure it operates at its maximum power point, then send the optimized DC power to a central inverter. In contrast, microinverters convert each panel's DC power to AC power at the source. This means that microinverters eliminate the need for a central inverter and often result in higher efficiency and easier system expansion. However, microinverters tend to be more expensive and may have higher installation costs.