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When solar panels produce more energy than the loads, the excess energy can be stored in a battery for later use and fed back into the grid, if connected. This is a common scenario for homes with off-grid capability. The Sol-Ark hybrid inverter can handle this situation efficiently.
Excess Energy Handling
When solar panels produce more energy than the loads, the Sol-Ark hybrid inverter can handle the excess energy through its built-in battery charging capabilities. The inverter can charge the batteries up to 80% capacity during the day, while also providing power to the loads. This ensures that the batteries are fully charged during peak sun hours, and excess energy is stored for later use.
Grid-Tie Mode Operation
If the solar panels produce more energy than the loads and the system is connected to the grid, the Sol-Ark 12K and 15K models can operate in grid-tie mode. In this mode, the inverter feeds the excess energy back into the grid, while also providing power to the loads. The inverter’s built-in grid-tie functionality ensures that the energy is fed back into the grid safely and in compliance with grid regulations.
Whole-Home Backup Capability
The Sol-Ark hybrid inverter’s whole-home backup capability ensures that the loads are powered even when the solar panels are not producing enough energy. The inverter can draw power from the grid, and if there is a grid outage, it can switch to battery power to provide backup power to the loads. This ensures that critical loads such as HVAC, refrigeration, and lighting are always powered, even during power outages.
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