Inverters convert direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC). Most residential and commercial inverters are designed for household and business use. They typically convert 60 hertz of AC power from the utility grid into DC power that’s usable by batteries, or they can produce AC directly from solar panels or a battery. The amount of electricity your equipment uses determines how large an inverter you need. An inverter costs between NAD7,499 – NAD 10,000.
Solar inverters
Inverters convert direct current (DC) electricity produced by solar panels into alternating current (AC) electricity that can be used to power household appliances. Inverters are a key component of solar power systems, which also include the following components:
- Solar panels
- Batteries or other storage devices
- Charge controllers
Transformer
The transformer is used to convert the voltage from the solar panel to the battery.
The transformer is used to convert the voltage from the battery to the inverter.
The transformer is used to convert the voltage from the inverter to the appliance.
Inverter/charger
An inverter/charger is a device that converts direct current (DC) from a battery or solar panels into alternating current (AC) that can be used to power electrical devices. The converter supplies the power needed to operate household appliances, such as televisions and computers, while simultaneously charging the batteries.
Battery charger
A battery charger is a device used to put energy into rechargeable batteries. It converts alternating current (AC) electricity from an electrical outlet to direct current (DC), which can then be stored and released as needed. Battery chargers are usually designed to be plugged into a power source, such as the AC power from a wall outlet.
Vehicle batteries
A car battery is a lead-acid battery. The lead plates are immersed in a sulfuric acid solution, and the electrolyte is held in place by a liquid called distilled water.
Car batteries have been made with other types of electrolytes, such as potassium hydroxide, calcium chloride and sodium fluoride. These electrolytes make the battery more stable at high temperatures but they also cause corrosion on the terminals and internal parts if they leak out of the battery case because they aren’t part of its original makeup.