Inverter Nameplate Capacity
Inverter nameplate capacity is the rated output power listed for an inverter, typically expressed in watts or kilowatts AC.
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 Nameplate Capacity mean?
Inverter nameplate capacity is the rated output power listed for an inverter, typically expressed in watts or kilowatts AC.
Why does nameplate capacity matter in solar design?
Nameplate capacity helps determine interconnection limits, breaker sizing, DC:AC ratio, and clipping behavior. It is one of those small numbers on a spec sheet that quietly makes a lot of design decisions for everyone else.
How it relates to Tigo
Tigo inverter product ratings are used with module and battery ratings to design complete solar-plus-storage systems.
Related Tigo resources
- EI Inverter (US)
- EI Inverter (EU)
- GO Inverter
Related glossary terms
- Inverter Capacity
- DC:AC Ratio
- Clipping
- Hybrid Inverter