Micro-inverters VS DC Optimizers (Solar Inverter)

Optimized Solar Inverter OR Micro-Inverters Comparison:

In this video, Joe presents a head-to-head comparison of solar micro-inverters and DC power optimizers. Both technologies offer module-level monitoring and optimization, but only one eliminates the central point of failure.

Solar Surge will teach you all about being energy independent and how to set up your home to run off the grid during an emergency. We empower families to take control of their energy generation and storage so that they will never be left in the dark without electricity.

_________________________________________________

✅ If you find this video valuable, like 👍 and share it.
✅ Don't forget to subscribe & press the bell 🔔 for updates.
✅Share your opinion in the comments 💬 down below.

_________________________________________________

📌STAY CONNECTED WITH CONNECT WITH US :

_________________________________________________

📺 Watch My More Videos:

★How to Pick the Best Solar Installer

★Tesla Powerwall+ Revealed

★How to Be Energy Independent

★Tesla Powerwall Vs Enphase Battery

★Top 3 Off-Grid Heating Methods

_________________________________________________

🔶Thank you for watching this video,
👉Click the "SUBSCRIBE" button to stay connected with this US

_________________________________________________

#DcOptimizer #MicroInverters # SolarInverter
#SolarSystem #SolarPower #Inverters

[GeaVox]

SUPERB! A personable, intelligent, clear and professionally impeccable presentation, thank you sir! You could lecture on the topic and would shine amongst academics, as well as on-the-ground professional engineers! 10/10!

[alesmoravec]

Great video. I was confused from people constantly using these terms without proper definition.

[alzaidi]

As an electrical engineer I consider this an excellent explanation. For fellow techies, the "optimizer" is basically a DC to DC converter. And I can attest to the reliability problems with SE optimizers. The ones on my new home haven't worked for 3 months and counting. 0 watts delivered.

[gsxrkmatt]

The reason I went micro inverter... expandability. I deployed in 2 phases, rather than buying another large inverter, I can increase my production a little at a time by adding more microinverters.

[markthompson]

Great presentation you rock. My opinion on the Solar Edge is that I have had only 1 SolarEdge inverter fail, but many optimizers. The Enphase has not be that perfect and I have had many fail. Keep up the good work Best.

[ronlevandoski]

This guy is most excellent. He explains technical things in an orderly easy to understand way. That takes some special smarts. He should be running the energy department!

[kennymcleod]

Thank you Joe explained so that anybody can under stand.

[MrPony]

Great video and better explanation! After more than one year with micro inverters without any downtime I guess my decision was correct. Tks

[ANGRY_AMERICAN]

Great video. I have solaredge system and yes the central inverter is a major draw back. With installers popping up then go out of business it could take months to get inverter replaced, In my case in SW Florida SolarEdge still showed my installer as being active when in fact they were shut down, witch took several days to resolve. Several more days to find new installers willing to take on the service of our system. Several more days for new installer to come out and verify unit was bed even though SolarEdge can see entire history of your system in 30 seconds. Total time without productivity 3 months +-. During the time without producing our electricity costs was $500 above what we would have paid in same time period.

[davegeorge]

Bypass diodes built into panel prevent the 50% loss he said. MPPT adjust for variations.

[alfs]

So glad to hear you confirm this bc I ordered micros for all of our panel install! Thanks for always providing such pertinent information to us all - keep up the good work Joe!

[SmedleyButler]

Awesome! So, SolArk, plus solar pod roof mounts, plus REC panels, plus lead acid car batteries!

[heshydrew]

Your reviews are the best in the solar industry! I was waiting for someone like you

[Yukonjackman]

I have 2 inverters on the side of our house, much easier to replace like I had to do in the past without removing a solar panel in the middle of my roof if needed.

[leestandley]

As a ham radio operator, Optimizers are also know to be RF noisy. So it you or your neighbor listen to AM radio or ham radio, Solar Edge could prevent that from working.

[mrphoto]

Thanks for taking time to explain the differences.

[leolui]

Thanks Joe, good explanation. Going for the micro inverter solution! Obviously a bit more financial layout, but more reliability and benefit

[AndrewGood]

Enphase all day long, Ive been installing solar 12 years and nothing comes even close, performance, reliability, ease( especially adding more panels), the monitoring is second to none.

The early envoy unit not having wifi used to be a pain but the new one has addressed the previous issues

[davidrodowicz]

Joe, your video are the best I have come across. Clear and concise without a lot of rambling. Very professional. I am having trouble determining the start up surge voltage for a 3 ton split HVAC system. I need to know this for using a portable gas generater (10K - is that enough power)? The manufacturer wasn't any help. Can anyone help me out?

[MrGoogle]

Micro inverters bad points you missed: 1. Less efficient (2% at least) 2. it needs thicker cables then 2.5mm2 AC, if not done loss is even more, while DC standard is 4mm2 3. output AC power is limited i.e. 290watts, there goes your 365wattpeak LG panel or so 4. complex to install in fusebox room, it needs more breakers on a three phase network 5. more points of failure instead of centralized (optimizers are built more simple) and they don't like heat. 6. When using a DC storage battery, you loose more power going from DC to AC then DC back to AC, with SolarEdge it's DC to DC