The answer is yes, but there are a few important considerations to bear in mind. An inverter converts the direct current (DC) from sources such as solar panels or batteries into the alternating current (AC) needed to power household appliances.
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Small industrial and commercial projects generally use 20kW to 40kW inverters, the number of MPPTs is 2 to 4, and each MPPT is equipped with 2 to 4 strings.
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For most home solar or backup power uses, a pure sine wave 60v inverter with at least 3000 watts continuous output and high efficiency (over 90%) is recommended 1.
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As a simple rule, to calculate how long a 12v deep-cycle battery will last with an inverter multiply battery amp-hours (Ah) by 12 to find watt-hours, and divide by the load watts to find run time hours. Finally, multiply run time hours by 95% to account for inverter losses.
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