Inverters help regulate the electrical voltage. Hence, they are found in several households these days. But increasing electricity costs are compelling people to look for better, cheaper, and more sustainable alternatives. So, what is the solution? Fortunately, technological advancements in recent years have allowed you to convert your normal inverter into a solar one. But how to convert your normal inverter into a solar one? Let’s see.
Reasons to Buy a Solar Charge Controller
How to convert your normal inverter into a solar one? The answer is through a solar charge controller. Now, why should you buy a solar charge controller? You have two reasons to do it. First, if you already have a normal inverter, the solar charge controller converts a normal inverter into a solar inverter. Second, you need it if you live in a location where the electricity supply is unreliable.
What are the Components Required to Run an Upgraded Solar Inverter?
You need two components to run an upgraded solar inverter – solar panels and a solar charge controller. Solar panels absorb sunlight and convert it into electricity using a semiconductor. On the other hand, as mentioned earlier, solar charge controllers help convert a normal inverter into a solar one. Let’s look at some benefits of the latter.
Benefits of Solar Charge Controllers
Here are some benefits of solar charge controllers.
- They control the charging current and avoid overcharging
- They stop the reverse current that comes from the grid to the solar panel
- They help increase the battery’s life
- They keep the solar panel and the battery safe
Types of Solar Charge Controllers
In the market, you get two types of solar charge controllers – PWM Charge Controller (Pulse width Modulating) and MPPT Charge Controller (Maximum Power Point Tracking). Let’s look at the difference between both.
- PWM vs MPPT Solar Charge Controller
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PWM Solar Charge Controller |
MPPT Solar Charge Controller |
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Available at a low price |
Available at affordable price |
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Available in a broader range |
Available in a limited range |
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Small and compact in size |
Large in size |
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Built on time-tested technology |
Increases efficiency by up to 25-30 per cent |
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Apt for small-sized solar systems |
Appropriate for large-sized solar systems |
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Available up to 60 amps |
Available up to 120 amps |
Normal Inverter
Normal inverters mainly convert DC current to AC. They have many indicators indicating low battery, solar charging, eco mode, main charging, etc. Besides, they allow quicker battery charging and show that the load is running on the battery, solar panels or mains.
- Types of Normal Inverters
- Off-grid solar inverters
- On-grid solar inverters or Grid tie solar inverters
- Micro-inverter solar inverters
- Battery Backup solar inverters
Benefits of Converting a Normal Inverter into a Solar Inverter
Converting a normal inverter into a solar one offers various benefits. Let’s look at some.
- Helps curb electricity bills
- Enables optimal use of the existing inverter
- Increases solar battery life
- Stops the reverse current flow from the solar battery to the panel
- Prevents overcharging of the solar battery
- Handles the functions of the normal and solar inverter at the same time
- Eliminates the need to purchase a separate solar inverter, thus saving cost
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