Learn how to size and select an appropriate inverter for your solar electric system.

⏱️Timestamps:
0:06 Intro

0:38 What is an inverter?
1:01 --- Electrical current
1:56 --- DC & AC power
3:58 --- Inverter waveforms

6:43 How to select an inverter
6:48 --- Types of inverters
8:12 --- Common features
10:28 --- Safety protection features
10:53 --- Idle consumption
11:24 --- Inverter efficiency

11:40 How to size an inverter
11:47 --- Input voltage range
13:47 --- Output power rating
14:22 --- Continuous power rating
14:38 ---- Surge power rating

15:12 Other videos and resources

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