Inverters
Inverters
EnerCal is a distributor of inverters from the following companies: SAM, Xantrex,
EnPhase :

    SMA America, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG,
    based in Germany.  With over three gigawatts installed, SMA is the world
    leader in solar inverter technology and manufacturing with divisions in
    nine countries on four continents.  SMA is committed to its leadership
    role, offering exceptional value with the most efficient and reliable solar
    inverters in the industry.  SMA takes special pride in promoting
    renewable energy solutions at all levels, through education, information
    and support for the general public, solar installers as well as small and
    large businesses worldwide.


    Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world leader in advanced power
    electronics. They make a positive difference in the lives of people
    around the world by combining proven technology with unparalleled
    market understanding to bring their customers products that enable the
    delivery of electricity anytime, anywhere.

    Xantrex operates in high growth segments of the advanced power
    electronics market, with well-established products and systems sold to
    a diverse customer base in the Distributed, Mobile, and Programmable
    power markets.

    Their enabling technology converts raw electrical power from any source
    -- central utility, backup power, distributed or renewable generation, --
    into high-quality electricity required by today’s electronic and electrical
    equipment. Their knowledge and experience in advanced power
    electronics is helping to accelerate the commercialization of emerging
    power systems and solutions.

    Xantrex makes direct intertie inverters and Off-Grid inverters as well.


    The Traditional Approach

    An inverter is a power converter that converts direct current (DC) into
    alternating current (AC).  In a solar module installation, the inverter
    performs two key functions: it performs the DC to AC conversion and it
    optimizes the modules' Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT).  
    Traditional solar energy installations deploy a single centralized inverter
    to convert the DC output from multiple solar modules into AC power.

    The Enphase Approach

    The Enphase Micro-inverter system is a fully integrated device that
    converts the DC output of a single solar module into grid-compliant AC
    power.  This integrated system maximizes energy harvest, increases
    system reliability, and simplifies design, installation and management.
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