Solar panel inverter replacement may seem daunting, especially if it’s someplace as important as your home. The inverter is one of the most important components, converting the direct current (DC) electricity your solar panel generates into the alternating current (AC) electricity your home uses. But with so many solar inverter panel types out there, and with solar inverter costs being a large portion of the price of going solar, it’s important to know your inverter and keep it well-maintained.
At Pacific Panel Cleaners, we’re proud to be Oahu’s premier solar inverter replacement and repair company.
Where to Get Solar Panel Inverter Maintenance in Oahu, HI
In general, one of the best ways to keep things simple is to have your solar panel inverter maintenance done by the same company you trust to keep your solar panels clean. In Oahu and Maui, that’s us. Pacific Panel Cleaners specializes in the installation, maintenance, and repairs of all aspects of solar systems, including inverters.
Solar Panel Inverter Types
There are many models and brands of solar panel inverters, but each falls into one of three categories. These categories have different uses and pros and cons.
String inverters are some of the most common inverters out there. When solar panels are wired in independent circuits, these are called strings, and a string inverter is placed on each individual string. String inverters can be slightly less efficient than other inverter types, but they’re simple and inexpensive to maintain, and for small-scale uses (such as powering a single home), the drop in efficiency is often worth it. Even better, they often have monitoring features that can inform you of the need for repairs or maintenance.
Microinverters are becoming increasingly common. They allow you to place an inverter on each individual solar panel, giving you the benefit of efficient operation and being able to monitor exactly which panel is having issues if something arises. These can be extremely useful if your panel setup is in an environment where each panel gets different levels of exposure. Microinverters are more efficient in many situations but have a higher initial cost.
Power optimizer inverters are the “middle ground” option. Like string inverters, they connect multiple panels together in a circuit, but each individual panel has its own power optimizer module that improves its efficiency and provides individual monitoring. If you have variable shade levels but a limited budget, ask us about how power optimizer inverters may be your best option.
Trust Pacific Panel Cleaners for Solar Panel Inverter Maintenance in Hawaii
Whichever one of the solar power inverter types you choose, Pacific Panel Cleaners is Hawaii’s trusted source for maintenance and repairs. We provide a huge variety of solar services, including:
- Cleaning: we do this enough that it’s in our name! Keeping your panels clean is one of the best things you can do to extend the life of your solar panels.
- Maintenance: Repairs, regular maintenance, inspections, and all the other things that make a solar system tick.
- Thermal imagery: One of the cornerstones of solar panel inspection is a thermal scan, which looks for “hot spots” that indicate cell failure or cold spots that can indicate diode issues.
- Birdproofing: Hawaii is famous for its wildlife, but you don’t want that wildlife to set up shop under your panels! The easiest way to prevent this is with our caging services.
Call Pacific Panel Cleaners Today for More Information
If you suspect your solar panel inverter needs maintenance or repairs in Oahu or Maui, Pacific Panel Cleaners should be your first call.
Contact us at (808) 772-4705 or fill out our online contact form, and we’ll contact you as soon as possible. If you’re on another island, check back soon—we’re always expanding our service area!
