Solar inverters

Buy your solar inverter at the best price

Discover our products in our online shop and place your order at the lowest price. Becoming independent has never been so easy. You'll find out how to install it, what the different technologies are (with or without a transformer), how to connect to the solar panels, which brand to choose, with or without batteries. Various questions and answers have been given on this category page dedicated to solar inverters.

What is a solar inverter for your solar panel?

As you know, the solar panel is an essential piece of equipment for supplying your home with green energy. But you should also think about photovoltaic inverters, which play an essential role in domestic solar installations. this device transforms the direct current produced by solar panels into alternating current.

To help you make the right choice for your inverter, Alma Solar talks to you in this post about the different types and brands.

How do I buy a solar inverter?

#1 - I select

Choose from our solar device list. You can choose from different brands, like SMA, FRONIUS, SOLAREDGE, SOLAX, KACO (now SIEMENS), I'M SOLAR, HUAWEI and ENPHASE. You can also filter by power 3kW, 5kW, 10kW, single phase or three phase.

#2 - I confirm my order

Select the quantity you require. Add your solar inverters to your basket. Create your account on Alma Solar. Click on ‘my basket’. In step 3 of your basket, you can select your payment method. You can choose Paypal, credit card, Klarna, Fintecture or bank transfer.

#3 - I receive my order

Once your order has been validated, our logistics team will prepare your order. Upon shipment, you will receive a tracking number for your solar inverters. Please check your solar inverter on receipt to ensure the quality of our service. Start installing your solar inverter.

What type of solar inverter?

Inverter technologies have evolved considerably. So you're probably wondering: which should I choose? What type is the most suitable and cost-effective? To find out more about the different types available and which is the right choice for your needs, follow us :

On-grid inverter: Most small-scale solar panel installation systems use an on-grid inverter, also known as a ‘centralised’ inverter. These solution are the most commonly installed inverters. The DC (direct current) electricity generated by the solar panels is plugged into this inverter. It converts this electricity into alternating current (AC) electricity. The advantage of it is its performance and cost. They are also the easiest to maintain, as they are in an easily accessible location. These inverters now incorporate shade management, which makes up for their shortcomings when compared with solar microinverters.

Micro-inverters: As their name suggests, micro-inverters are much smaller in size and capacity than standard inverters. While standard inverters (network inverters) are between 1.5 and 5 kW in size for residential applications, they are generally around 200 to 600 W in size. Unlike grid inverters, which convert all the DC electricity produced collectively by your panels, micro-inverters are generally installed on the back of each panel and convert the DC electricity from one or 2 solar panels on which they are installed. One of the main advantages is they cancel out the effect of partial or complete shading on one or more solar panels. However, they are more expensive than grid inverters.

Hybrid battery inverters: Hybrid inverters are designed to manage the power of the solar panels between the battery and your energy requirements. They determine the most economical source of energy between solar panels, solar batteries and the electricity grid. These are state-of-the-art. This product can work with or without batteries and also with or without the electricity grid. This means they can be adapted to suit all customer needs. Installing battery inverters is more expensive and more complicated. That's why ALMA SOLAR has set up a YouTube channel to teach you how to install these hybrid inverters, by brand respectively.

Power optimisers: Like micro, power optimisers can improve the efficiency of your solar panel system, and they are cheaper. They also offer the advantage of monitoring the performance of individual panels. What's more, systems with power optimisers can still produce significant energy even if one or two panels are underperforming. However, solar photovoltaic systems with power optimisers are more difficult to maintain.

Hybrid inverters: Did you know? Hybrid inverters perform the same function as standard string and battery inverters. A hybrid inverter can not only convert DC electricity into AC but also charge and discharge your solar battery. Another important point to bear in mind: most hybrid inverters can be installed without a battery.
Off-grid inverters: Like grid inverters, off-grid inverters are responsible for converting the DC electricity generated by the panels in your system into AC electricity that can be used by appliances in your home. However, unlike grid inverters, they do not have the capacity to export excess solar electricity to the grid. Off-grid inverters are used in remote areas. Are you still there? We're now going to talk about different brands. Are you ready?

Shading management

They benefit from shadow management on your solar panel. Indeed, when you have shade on your solar panel, it can fail and not know how to manage. That's why at Alma Solar we've chosen the best brands offering the best technologies. It will optimise the power of each solar panel to give you the best possible performance.

Connectedto the internet

At ALMA SOLAR, the notion of service knows no bounds. We have developed an application that allows you to manage it via internet. It will be connected to the internet and we collect all the data to optimise the performance of your installation.

Maintenance contract

By using the Alma Solar application, you benefit from a free Alma Solar maintenance contract with no time limit. Thanks to the application, we can manage the performance of your photovoltaic inverter, update it remotely and deal with any error messages.

Installation assistance

By using the Alma Solar app, you benefit from a free Alma Solar maintenance contract with no time limit. Thanks to the app, we can manage the performance of your photovoltaic inverter, update it remotely and process any error messages.

Which brands of solar inverters?

There are many different brands on the market. Let us tell you about some of the brands that have made their mark in the solar energy sector.

Fronius: Did you know? Founded in Austria in 1945, Fronius specialises in the manufacture of battery chargers and welding transformers. Since developing its first in 1995, Fronius has become a leader in the field by developing sustainable energy technologies and solutions. With power categories from 3.8 kW to 15 kW, the Primo is the ideal single-phase inverter for residential applications. Its elegant design makes it lightweight and practical to install. The Fronius GEN24 range allows you to manage your battery storage. The range of Fronius inverters manufactured in Austria has definitely become the inverter of choice for many domestic and commercial solar installations.

SMA: Founded in 1981, SMA is a world leader in the photovoltaic technology industry. All inverters are manufactured in Germany and SMA has over 3,000 employees in 20 countries. Manufactured with highly reliable technology, SMA inverters require less maintenance than competing models, saving time and money in the long term. SMA Sunny Boy inverters are the most popular in Australia and have an average maximum efficiency of 97%. In addition, all SMA inverters come with a 5 year warranty.

SolarEdge: Founded in 2006, SolarEdge is an international photovoltaic inverter company offering a wide range of products: inverters, power optimisers, storage solutions and intelligent energy management. SolarEdge has established itself in the photovoltaic market against its rival SMA thanks to its inverters, which have a maximum efficiency of over 97%. In addition, SolarEdge is renowned for its SolarEdge HD-Wave inverter with integrated EV charger, which offers homeowners the possibility of charging electric vehicles up to six times faster than a standard Level 1 charger thanks to an innovative solar back-up mode that simultaneously uses the grid and the PV load.

Solax Power: Solax Power is a relatively new inverter manufacturer that was largely unknown in the industry until it launched the battery-efficient X-hybrid inverter. Solax is a subsidiary of the very large Suntellite Group in China, which manufactures solar cells, panels and inverters with a strong emphasis on research and development. Perhaps this is why it has been able to produce high quality inverters with advanced features compared to many other Chinese manufacturers. Solax Power also has a strong global presence with an Australian support office located in Melbourne. The current range of X1 inverters has gained worldwide acceptance due to its simple design, efficiency and lower price compared to other brands.

I'M SOLAR: Founded in 2015, I'M SOLAR offers some of the best experience in the manufacture and use of solar inverters. Indeed, thanks to the most ergonomic application, I'M SOLAR the best management of the energy produced by your solar panels on the market. What's more, you can use home automation to manage the power of your solar panels, the state of your solar batteries, the power of the electricity grid and even the charge of your electric car. ABB offers network inverters, hybrid inverters and single-phase and three-phase microinverters from 2 to 50 kW.

DELTA: Delta was founded in Taiwan in 1971. It manufactures and designs string inverters, hybrid inverters, battery storage systems and EV chargers. Delta is renowned for the efficiency of its inverters, which achieve an average maximum efficiency of 96 to 97%, depending on the model. Also, there is another essential element that has contributed to the success of Delta inverters: competitive pricing.

Enphase: Its head office is in California. It manufactures microinverters that are the most popular in the United States today. Enphase has managed to be one of the best companies specialising in solar energy despite stiff competition. Compared with its rivals (SMA, SolarEdge, etc.), it stands out for developing an intelligent solar energy system that offers optimised energy production. Enphase has launched a wide range of reliable and cost-effective microinverters, such as the versatile Enphase M250 microinverter, which is used in residential and commercial photovoltaic installations and is compatible with 60- and 72-cell modules.

HUAWEI: HUAWEI is well known for manufacturing mobile phones. In recent years, HUAWEI has specialised in the production of single-phase and three-phase inverters with single or multiple MPPT inputs and various power ranges to meet the needs of customers from different markets. De plys, HUAWEI is specifically designed for small residential applications with storage and manufacture their own LUN2000 solar battery. HUAWEI also offers a solution with its optimisers, which make it possible to monitor the output of each solar panel individually.

And that's the list of brands that have made their mark on the solar energy market and the online market. Now, let us explain how to choose your solar inverte

Install your solar inverter

Order at the best price from Alma Solar and realize your installation by yourself. Very easy to install, you can follow each step of it's installation by using our video, manual of installation or explanation of warranty condition.

How do you choose your solar inverter?

You are probably wondering: Which should I use? Through this category page, available in our shop, Alma Solar gives you some advice on how to choose it. To find the best solar installation suitable for you, its rated power must be equal to the rated power of your solar system. For example, if your solar system is rated at 2000 watts, you will need a product with around 2000 watts, perhaps a little more. If you want to run several appliances at the same time and want to make sure that it can handle the load, simply add up all the DC Watt values of all the appliances that can run simultaneously.

Finally, we hope that this article helps you choose a reliable UPS with a high storage system that allows you to supply your home with energy and guarantee your self-consumption. Always remember that investing in green energy is a win-win situation! But the worst thing that can happen is that you end up buying something that won't last, forcing you to repaire or replace. So don't hesitate to contact ALMA SOLAR, a leader of solar solution.

Let yourself be carried

#1 - use the configurator

Thanks to our configurator, you benefit from a tailor-made solar kit depending on the available surface area. You can install a solar panel on the ground, on a flat roof, tiled roof, but we also have solutions on carports or garages. Our simulator is simple and offers an immediate response.

#2 - select your solar inverters

The configurator will only offer you inverters compatible with the power of the solar panels and the choice of technology chosen (with or without battery, single or three-phase).

#3 - take advantage of our installers

Grâce à nos partenaires certifiés, nous vous proposons l'installation de notre kit solaire en lien avec la configuration que vous avez faites. Le prix se calcule automatiquement en lien avec vos spécifications. ALMA SOLAR est le tiers de confiance entre vous l'installateur. Aucun montant supplémentaire ne peut être demandé suite à votre commande.

Connect

Connect it to our solar panels to benefit from solar energy in your home. The inverter will manage the power from the Solar panels and convert it into alternating current (AC).

Manage

To manage it, you'll need to install the Alma Solar application on your smartphone. It will allow you to see the output of your photovoltaic inverter every minute and control the energy in your home.

Store the energy from your solar panels

Your solar panels will produce electricity every day, just like a satellite dish. This means that at night, you will not produce any energy. To meet your needs, you'll need to store the energy from the solar panels with Solar batteries.

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Configurator

Choosing an inverter

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