A company called Solar Bridge Technology has tackled a problem that arises with the use of solar panels. Solar panels traditionally convert solar energy to DC power, but many home appliances and electronics use AC power. A converter is available but it loses a lot of energy in the process and can be costly. The solution? A device called a ‘microinverter’. Each device is connected to individual solar panels along with a wireless monitoring system that allows the performance of each panel to be monitored.  This micro approach allows energy to be distributed in a more efficient and reliable way.

http://www.solarbridgetech.com/products/our-solution/microinverter
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