China 3 5 kva hybrid inverter in Sydney

What is a hybrid inverter?

A hybrid inverter (also known as a multi-mode inverter) is capable of managing the electricity output of solar panels and charging a battery system, while also operating with mains grid supply. Given this extended capability, they cost more than standard string solar inverters.

What is a Level 3 solar inverter?

Level 3 – “Apocalypse proof” backup. This type of hybrid inverter provides seamless switch-over in a blackout, and you can also charge your batteries from your solar panels while the grid is down. You’ll note in the pricing on the table above that this extended functionality comes at a cost.

Are hybrid solar inverters battery ready?

Hybrid solar inverters represent a true ‘battery ready’ inverter setup, as described in our article on the truth about battery ready systems. But you don’t have to have a hybrid inverter for a battery system. Using a method called “AC coupling”, you can retrofit batteries to any existing solar system regardless of what inverter you have.

Do you need a hybrid inverter for a battery system?

But you don’t have to have a hybrid inverter for a battery system. Using a method called “AC coupling”, you can retrofit batteries to any existing solar system regardless of what inverter you have. Our non-hybrid inverter comparison table can be found here.