Solar inverters

Buy your solar inverter at the best price

Discover our solar inverters in our online shop and place your order at the lowest price for your solar inverters. Becoming independent has never been so easy. You'll find out how to install your solar inverters, what the different technologies are (with or without a transformer), how to connect the inverters to the solar panels, which brand to choose, inverters 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 solar inverters, which play an essential role in domestic solar installations. A solar inverter is a device that 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 of solar inverters:

How do I buy a solar inverter?

#1 - I select my solar inverter

Choose your solar inverter from our list of solar inverters. You can choose from different brands, such as 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 inverter should I choose? What type of inverter is the most suitable and cost-effective? To find out more about the different types of inverter available and which is the right choice for your needs, follow us :

On-grid solar inverter: Most small-scale solar panel installation systems use an on-grid inverter, also known as a ‘centralised’ inverter. These solar inverters are the most commonly installed inverters. The DC (direct current) electricity generated by the solar panels is plugged into this inverter. The solar inverter converts this electricity into alternating current (AC) electricity. The advantage of this inverter 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, microinverters 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 of micro-inverters is that they cancel out the effect of partial or complete shading on one or more solar panels. However, microinverters 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 inverters. These hybrid inverters can work with or without batteries and also with or without the 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 microinverters, power optimisers can improve the efficiency of your solar panel system, and they are cheaper than microinverters. 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 of solar inverters. Are you ready?

Shading management with our inverters

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

Inverter connected to the internet

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

Maintenance contract for your inverter

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 solar inverter, update it remotely and deal with any error messages.

Installation assistance s for our inverter

Our technical team is available to help you install your solar inverter. We have set up a dedicated team to help you install your solar inverter. This service is limited to 5 hours per order.

Which brands of solar inverters?

There are many different brands of solar inverters 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 solar inverter in 1995, Fronius has become a leader in the field of solar inverters 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 solar 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 solar 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 solar inverter brands that have made their mark on the solar energy market and the online market. Now, let us explain how to choose your solar inverter.

Install your solar inverter

Order your solar inverter at the best price from Alma Solar and carry out your solar inverter installation.

How do you choose your solar inverter?

You are probably wondering: Which inverter should I use? Through this solar inverter category page, available in our shop, Alma Solar gives you some advice on how to choose your solar inverter. For your inverter to be suitable for your system, 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 solar inverter 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 your inverter 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 have your inverter repaired or replaced. So don't hesitate to contact ALMA SOLAR, a leader in the field of solar inverters.

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 your solar inverter

Connect your solar inverter 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).

Managing your solar inverter

To manage your solar inverter, you'll need to install the Alma Solar application on your smartphone. It will allow you to see the output of your solar 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.