The solar wattage is greater than the inverter

Do solar panels need a larger inverter?

In the past, virtually all solar systems featured panels and an inverter of equal capacity. Now many installers recommend having an array of panels with a holding power larger than that of your inverter. This is called inverter oversizing.

Do solar inverters have a rated capacity?

Ratings on solar inverters often give the false impression that you can connect as many panels as you like, as long as you’re under the stated power output. This leads to a misconception that exceeding the rated capacity is acceptable if you distribute loads wisely.

Should you oversize a solar inverter?

There is an increased risk of energy clipping to consider, but most installers will tell you the benefits of inverter oversizing far outweigh this potential drawback. Energy clipping occurs when more solar energy is harvested by panels than what their inverter can handle, essentially “wasting” potential power.

How many solar panels can a 5 kW inverter use?

You will also need to consider the wattage of the solar panels you plan to use. For example, if you have a 5 kW inverter and each of your solar panels is rated at 300 watts, you can calculate the maximum number of panels by dividing the inverter’s capacity by the panel wattage: 5,000 watts (inverter) / 300 watts (panel) = approximately 16.67.