Whats the difference between an off-grid inverter and a grid tie
Date: Monday 21 February, 2011
FAQS Summary:
An off grid inverter converts stored energy from a solar battery bank. A grid tie inverter on the other hand takes solar or wind energy as it is produced and stores it in an electrical grid.
FAQS Content:
The difference between a off grid inverter and a grid tie inverter is an off grid inverter converts stored energy from a solar battery bank and converts or inverts the stored electrical energy in to AC household current. A grid tie inverter on the other hand takes solar or wind energy as it is produced and stores it in an electrical grid. Inverters from Outback (GVFX and GFX) and Xantrex (XW) can be used as grid tied inverters with battery backup. We do not recommend using the Outback GVFX/GFX inverters in off grid applications as it will have trouble excepting the rough AC power from a back up gas or propane gen set.
