Solar inverters turn the direct current (DC) generated by solar panels into alternating current (AC) needed for residential solar power systems and grid-tie solar applications. Ameresco Solar offers a full range of inverters that will work with 12- and 24-volt solar panels, and batteries for residential and industrial solar power systems that require AC conversion.

For portable power systems, backup systems, some area lighting and remote and marine solar power, an inverter may not be necessary. Whether or not an inverter is required depends on the devices that need to be powered. Ameresco Solar offers marine solar power kits, solar cabin kits, water pumps and other self-contained, remote solar powered systems that can run on DC power.