Why Micro Inverter ?

Features	Micro Inverter	String Inverters	String + DC Optimizer
Design	Flexible No string sizing Multi Configration Plug & Play	Rigid Design String Sizing AC & DC design requirement	Rigid Design String Sizing AC & DC design requirement
Productivity	Product increase of about 8-10% more t han string inverters	Product Varies by string length	Product Varies by string length
Durability	Flexible IP 67 enclosure Ultra-reliable components 25 Years Design Life	Inverter is a single point failure 10 years design life	Inverter is a single point failure 25 years for Optimizer & 12 for inversion unit
Safety	Flexible Highest AC system ; low voltage DC 25 Years Design Life	Not as Safe 600-1000 V DC on roof	Not as Safe 600-1000 V DC on roof
O & M Cost	Flexible Very low due to mo dule level monitorin g and modular desi gn	High due to low visibility, Inve rter replacement and single po int of failure	High due, Inverter replacement and single point of failur