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| Type | Definition | Grid Connection | Battery Support | Off-grid Capability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off-grid Inverter | Converts DC from solar panels to AC for systems not connected to the grid | ❌ No | ✅ Required | ✅ Yes |
| Grid-tied Inverter | Converts solar DC power into AC and feeds it directly into the grid | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Hybrid Inverter | Combines off-grid and grid-tied functions; supports solar, battery, and grid | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Type | Application Scenarios |
|---|---|
| Off-grid Inverter | Remote areas, mountains, islands, rural regions with no grid access |
| Grid-tied Inverter | Homes, factories, offices in cities with stable grid; sells electricity back to the grid |
| Hybrid Inverter | Locations with occasional power outages; uses grid + solar + battery to ensure uninterrupted power |
| Type | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Off-grid Inverter | Ideal for areas without grid; full energy independence | Requires large battery bank; higher system cost; no grid feed-in |
| Grid-tied Inverter | Lower cost, high efficiency; can sell power to the grid | Cannot work when the grid is down (no backup power) |
| Hybrid Inverter | Flexible; uninterrupted power supply; can prioritize power sources | More expensive; complex system design and setup |
Off-grid Inverter: A solar-powered base station in a remote mountain area, running 24hours on solar and batteries.
Grid-tied Inverter: A rooftop PV system in an urban home that feeds electricity into the national grid during the day.
Hybrid Inverter: A hospital or small factory that uses solar and the grid during the day and switches to batteries during outages.
