What is an inverter?
An inverter is an electronic device used to convert or reverse direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC).
In other words, inverters convert the constant direct current supplied by a source into alternating current with variable frequency used in homes, workplaces or industrial areas.
Inverters are generally used to convert direct current from solar panels or batteries into alternating current suitable for the standard electrical network used in homes or commercial facilities. This ensures that electricity from solar or other renewable energy sources can be used at home or at work.
Also, some other uses of inverters can be:
1. Automation systems: In industrial plants, production lines or automation systems, inverters can be used to control and change motor speed.
2. Backup power source: They can provide uninterrupted power by instantly converting direct current from sources such as batteries or generators to alternating current.
3. Heat pumps: Heat pumps use compressors controlled by inverters to transport heat and heat or cool it.
4. Lighting systems: Inverters can be used to convert direct current into fluorescent or LED lights operating at variable frequency.
Inverters offer many advantages such as being energy efficient, managing energy and harmonizing different devices.
Difference between Inverter and Converter
The terms inverter and converter may refer to similar concepts, but they may have different meanings depending on the context of use. General meanings of these terms:
1. Inverter: An inverter is an electronic device that converts direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC) or reverses it. It is used in many areas such as inverters, solar panels, batteries, motor speed control, energy conversion.
2. Converter: The term "converter" can generally refer to devices that convert one type of energy or signal to another. This is often used to refer to devices that change electrical energy. Therefore, inverters can be considered a type of converter because they convert the type of energy (from DC to AC). However, the term "converter" usually has a broader meaning and may encompass more different devices and systems.
