Conversion Tax
Conversion Tax is Tigo’s term for the energy value lost when solar or battery power is converted between DC and AC more times than necessary.
Product(s)
GO Battery (EU)
Modular storage for enhanced energy management, maximized savings, and reliable backup power in case of grid outages
EI Inverter (EU)
A battery storage ready hybrid inverter available in single phase and three phase options.
What does Conversion Tax mean?
Conversion Tax is Tigo’s term for the energy value lost when solar or battery power is converted between DC and AC more times than necessary.
Why do extra energy conversions matter with batteries?
Solar modules and batteries are DC devices, while homes and the grid use AC power. Each DC-to-AC or AC-to-DC conversion loses some energy. In storage-heavy systems, unnecessary conversions can repeat daily, turning tiny efficiency drips into a measurable bucket over time.
How it relates to Tigo
Tigo’s DC-coupled storage architecture is designed to reduce redundant conversion steps between solar modules, batteries, and the home.
Related Tigo resources
- GO Battery (US)
- GO Battery (EU)
- EI Inverter (US)
- EI Inverter (EU)
Related glossary terms
- Conversion Losses
- AC-Coupled Battery
- DC-Coupled Battery
- Round-Trip Efficiency
- Energy Conversion