Introduction

About the Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter

The Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter (GT Inverter) is designed to convert solar electric (photovoltaic or PV) power into utility-grade electricity that can be used by the home or sold to the local power company.

Installing the GT Inverter consists of mounting it to the wall and connecting the DC input to a PV array and the AC output to the utility. See Figure 1-1for a simple diagram of a typical installation.

In order to operate, the GT Inverter must have grid power available and connected. It will not provide backup power if the AC grid fails.

Photovoltaic (PV) Panels—

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Surplus power routed

 

 

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Meter

 

Harvested solar

 

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Harvested solar energy

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Service Panel

Grid Tie Solar Inverter

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Figure 1-1 Basic System Overview

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