In this blog, we will cover the common types of Grid-Tied or Grid Connected Solar Inverters used in roof-top Solar Power Plants: String Inverters, SolarEdge Optimizer System, and Enphase Micro-inverter System. . While solar inverters are the most common type of inverter used for residential solar, they are just one of several inverter options available for solar and energy storage systems. It's a device that converts direct current (DC) electricity, which is what a solar panel generates, to alternating current (AC) electricity, which the electrical grid uses. The primary function of a. . Inverter classification according to Interconnection types is discussed in EME 812 (11. Grid connection and role of inverters). Solar Power Plants that use only utility grid as a complementary source of power are. .