DC-Coupled Storage
DC-coupled storage is a battery architecture where solar energy can charge the battery on the DC side before being converted to AC for use.
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 DC-Coupled Storage mean?
DC-coupled storage is a battery architecture where solar energy can charge the battery on the DC side before being converted to AC for use.
Why does DC-coupled storage reduce conversion steps?
Solar modules generate DC and batteries store DC, so keeping energy on the DC side can avoid redundant conversions. Fewer conversions usually means higher usable energy, which is a tidy little win for the kilowatt-hour budget.
How it relates to Tigo
Tigo GO Battery and inverter products support DC-coupled solar-plus-storage system designs.
Related Tigo resources
- GO Battery (US)
- GO Battery (EU)
- EI Inverter (US)
- EI Inverter (EU)
Related glossary terms
- DC-Coupled Battery
- Conversion Tax
- DC Architecture
- Round-Trip Efficiency