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What Is the Difference between Solar Inverter and Hybrid Inverter?

Apr 15, 2023
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    Both solar inverter and hybrid inverter are widely used in converting photovoltaic solar energy into electricity. Some hybrid inverters can also be used for combinations of solar and wind energy, or off-grid and grid-tied applications.


    It is well known that the purpose of an inverter design is to convert DC into AC. Notably, to generate electricity using panels, solar inverters are certainly needed.


    Both solar inverter and hybrid inverter are widely used in converting photovoltaic solar energy into electricity


    Even some hybrid inverters can also be used for combinations of solar and wind energy, or off-grid and grid-tied applications.


    The broad definition of a solar inverter is not just an inverter. It is not easy to explain its purpose literally because they have differences in their application range, function, structure, technology, and even exterior design.


    For example, solar inverters can be pure sine wave inverters/modified sine wave inverters, off-grid solar inverters, or grid-tied solar inverters, single-phase or three-phase solar inverters, and so on.


    Therefore, we can understand simply that it is an inverter for photovoltaic solar systems, which is a solar inverter.


    Moreover, in most regions, solar inverters are more commonly referred to as battery backup inverters or battery inverters, where electricity produced from photovoltaic solar is stored in battery banks. Later, all electricity is provided to AC/DC loads from the battery-end-connected inverter.


    In other words, solar inverter batteries are moving energy from the charger to the load or the grid, and most backup battery inverters can provide AC power in the event of power failure or blackout.


    Hybrid Inverter is upgraded versions of solar inverter


    It contains the functionality of a solar inverter, which converts DC to AC, and also adds an internal solar controller, such as  MPPT or PWM type. Therefore, accurately speaking, hybrid inverter is the solar inverter with built-in charge controllers. They can also be a combination of off-grid and grid-tied inverters in one machine, with the same description as you call a hybrid inverter.


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    Andy Cao
    Andy Cao

    I’m Andy Cao, an energy engineer with over 16 years of hands-on experience in solar inverters, lithium battery energy storage, photovoltaic systems, and solar street lighting. I focus on real-world system performance and write to share practical, experience-based insights for professionals working in the solar energy industry.

    FAQ

    Will the solar lights work all night?

    If you live in a sunny place like South Africa or South America, wholesale solar street lights from Anern can easily last 10 hours at night all year round. In some Northern European countries, solar lights last for a shorter time at night in winter. In these areas, it is expected to last an average of six hours during winter.

    What types of solar inverters does Anern produce?

    Anern produces several types of solar inverters across multiple product series for different applications:


    Off-Grid Solar Inverters: Designed for areas without grid access or unstable power sources, supporting remote power access 12. For example:


    AN-SCI-PRO Series (2000/3200W models)

    AN-PVI Series (6000/10000W)

    Hybrid Solar Inverters


    IP65-rated Hybrid Inverters: Durable, all-weather inverters for grid-tie/backup systems. Includes AN-SCI-EVO series (e.g., AN-SCI-EVO10200, EVO4200/6200)

    UPS Hybrid Inverters: Models like the 2000-12000W solar inverter with UPS functionality for uninterrupted power supply

    Low Frequency Solar Inverters: Heavy-load industrial inverters for high-power applications. Features include driving pumps, air conditioners, and refrigerators 


    Specific product highlights:

    AN-FGI-DU4200 Series: Hybrid PV inverters for residential/commercial use

    AN-SCI02-PA Series: Off-grid parallel inverters (e.g., AN-SCI02-PA6200)


    Anern produces the following inverter power ratings and types:


    Power Ratings:

    1kW Inverters

    1.5kW Inverters

    2kW Inverters

    3kW Inverters

    4kW Inverters

    4.2kW Inverters

    5kW Inverters

    6kW Inverters

    6.2kW Inverters

    6.5kW Inverters

    7.2kW Inverters

    10kW Inverters

    10.2kW Inverters

    12kW Inverters


    Inverter Types:

    Single Phase Solar Inverter

    MPPT Solar Inverter - Integrated in controllers

    Off Grid Inverter

    Hybrid Solar Inverter

    High Power Inverters (commercial, up to 100KW)

    Commercial Solar Inverter

    UPS Solar Inverter

    Pure Sine Wave Inverter - Fundamental to all models

    Solar Power Inverter for Home - All residential models


    Note: Dual-output and on-grid capabilities are implied through hybrid and UPS systems.


    What types of solar energy systems does Anern provide?

    Anern provides on-grid solar systems, off-grid solar systems, hybrid solar systems, and integrated solar energy storage systems that combine solar panels, inverters, lithium batteries, and system accessories.

    Does Anern manufacture lithium batteries for solar energy storage?

    Anern supplies lithium battery energy storage solutions designed for solar applications, including residential, commercial, and off-grid solar energy storage systems integrated with solar inverters.

    Is Anern a solar inverter manufacturer or a system integrator?

    Anern operates as a solar energy solutions manufacturer, supplying solar inverters as part of integrated solar power systems that combine power conversion, energy storage, and system-level design for various solar applications.

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