01 A string inverter is a system that converts DC power into AC power. Inverters are considered to be the main part of the solar system. It is gaining popularity over central inverters (type of solar inverter) in small utility projects nearly less than 1 MW. Sting inverters have been increasingly used in the commercial, industrial, and utility sectors in the past five years. More than one string inverter is present in the solar system, depending on the size of the system. A string inverter is an important device in the solar system, which converts DC power flowing from solar panels to AC power in residential applications. Besides the conversion, solar inverters track voltage and allow grid connecting communication and shut down during emergencies. String inverters are most commonly used in residential and commercial applications and are increasingly used in small utility projects across the globe.
June 2026 Huawei Digital Power announced that its SUN2000-506KTL Smart String Inverter received the Smarter E AWARD 2026 in the Photovoltaics category at Intersolar Europe 2026. Huawei stated that the 506 kW string inverter features high-voltage PV string architecture, grid-forming capabilities, and higher power density for utility-scale solar applications.
June 2026 Invergy expanded its clean energy product portfolio by introducing PV string inverters ranging from residential systems to a 350 kW string inverter for utility-scale applications. The company stated that the launch expanded its product offering from energy storage solutions into solar power conversion systems.
May 2026 FIMER India Private Limited and Redington Solar signed a Pan-India distributorship agreement for FIMER’s string inverter portfolio. Under the agreement, Redington Solar became a distribution partner for FIMER string inverter solutions targeting residential, commercial, industrial, EPC, and solar developer segments in India.
March 2026 Huawei Digital Power announced the upcoming launch of its FusionSolar 9.0 Smart PV Solution, featuring the SUN2000-506K Smart String High-Power Inverter and next-generation smart transformer station solutions. The company stated that the solution was designed for utility-scale and large commercial and industrial solar projects with enhanced grid-support capabilities and digital operations features.