Conversion Losses
Conversion losses are the energy losses that occur when electricity is converted between DC and AC or processed through power electronics.
Product(s)
EI Inverter (EU)
A battery storage ready hybrid inverter available in single phase and three phase options.
GO Battery (EU)
Modular storage for enhanced energy management, maximized savings, and reliable backup power in case of grid outages
What does Conversion Losses mean?
Conversion losses are the energy losses that occur when electricity is converted between DC and AC or processed through power electronics.
How do conversion losses affect battery savings?
A system owner does not use the energy that disappears during conversion. When batteries charge and discharge often, small percentage losses repeat enough times to matter on the utility bill.
How it relates to Tigo
Tigo’s Microinverter Tax materials compare conversion paths in AC architecture and DC architecture to show the value of reducing redundant steps.
Related Tigo resources
- EI Inverter (US)
- EI Inverter (EU)
- GO Battery (US)
- GO Battery (EU)
Related glossary terms
- Energy Conversion
- Conversion Tax
- Round-Trip Efficiency
- DC-Coupled Battery