Inverter Clipping
Inverter clipping happens when total available DC power exceeds the AC output capacity of the inverter.
Product(s)
EI Inverter (EU)
A battery storage ready hybrid inverter available in single phase and three phase options.
GO Inverter
A battery storage ready hybrid inverter that can be AC or DC coupled for new or retrofit solar installations
What does Inverter Clipping mean?
Inverter clipping happens when total available DC power exceeds the AC output capacity of the inverter.
Is inverter clipping always bad?
Not always. A modest amount of clipping can be an intentional design trade-off that increases production during lower-light hours. The problem is avoidable or excessive clipping that leaves too much energy uncaptured.
How it relates to Tigo
Tigo explains inverter clipping differently from module-level clipping because string inverter systems aggregate power before the inverter limit is reached.
Related Tigo resources
- EI Inverter (US)
- EI Inverter (EU)
- GO Inverter
Related glossary terms
- Clipping
- Module-Level Clipping
- Aggregate Power Smoothing
- DC:AC Ratio