mtnelect
HVAC & Electrical Contractor
- Location
- Southern California
- Occupation
- Contractor, C10 & C20 - Semi Retired
How much power is consumed to convert D.C. to A.C. ? I understand that power conversion waste energy, but how much.
I have used a lot of calculations on VSDs. We typically used 95% efficiency calcs mostly for water pumping stations.How much power is consumed to convert D.C. to A.C. ? I understand that power conversion waste energy, but how much.
They are very efficient. Most PV Inverters are at least 96.5% efficient. Many are in the 98's.How much power is consumed to convert D.C. to A.C. ? I understand that power conversion waste energy, but how much.
When looking at the data sheet, remember that the stated efficiency number is at a particular operating point, and will change with load and temperature
True, but not very much. Sandia laboratories says: "Typical grid-tied inverter efficiencies exceed 95% under most operating conditions."When looking at the data sheet, remember that the stated efficiency number is at a particular operating point, and will change with load and temperature