A grid-tied inverter converts your solar power for use in your home and exports any excess to the grid. A hybrid inverter does the same but can also charge and manage a battery, so it’s the right choice if you have — or plan to add — battery storage.

It depends on your system size, roof and goals. We quote from our approved range — Jinko, LONGi, Sungrow, GoodWe and Solax — and match the inverter to your panels and any battery plans rather than pushing one brand.

Yes. Every inverter we install comes with a manufacturer monitoring app so you can see generation, consumption and system status from your phone.

Quality inverters typically run for 10–15 years, with manufacturer warranties commonly 5–10 years depending on the brand and model. We’ll confirm the exact warranty for your quoted inverter.

Yes — your inverter keeps working whenever the panels generate, just at reduced output in low light. For shaded roofs we design around it with panel layout and, where appropriate, optimisers.

No — modern inverters produce only a faint hum. We install them in a suitable location (garage or shaded wall) following the manufacturer’s guidelines.