Energy Conversion
Energy conversion is the process of changing electricity from DC to AC or from AC to DC so it can be used, stored, or exported.
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 Energy Conversion mean?
Energy conversion is the process of changing electricity from DC to AC or from AC to DC so it can be used, stored, or exported.
Why does energy conversion matter in solar-plus-storage?
Every conversion step has efficiency losses. In solar-only systems that may be small; in daily battery cycling, conversion paths can have a much larger impact over time.
How it relates to Tigo
Tigo promotes DC-coupled solar-plus-storage designs to reduce unnecessary conversions between modules and batteries.
Related Tigo resources
- EI Inverter (US)
- EI Inverter (EU)
- GO Battery (US)
- GO Battery (EU)
Related glossary terms
- Conversion Losses
- Conversion Tax
- AC-Coupled Battery
- DC-Coupled Battery