Should you buy a solar inverter in 2025?

Pick a dud, and your solar dreams fizzle. Pick a champ, and you’re golden. In 2025, the inverter market’s bursting with options—high-tech microinverters, budget-friendly string models, and hybrids ready for batteries.

What's new with a new solar inverter?

The new residential offering will integrate a scalable battery and a new solar inverter up to 11.5kW to provide highly flexible whole home backup to fit various types of home across the US. This press release features multimedia.

How many inverters can a solar inverter run?

It can scale up to four battery modules per single battery (up to 17.6kWh), up to four batteries per inverter (up to 70.4kWh) and up to three inverters per site (211.2kWh). From an installer perspective, this enables the selection of the appropriate system size per individual and future system owner needs.

How much does a solar inverter cost?

Your solar adventure starts here—let’s light it up! The Enphase IQ8 is a top pick for its reliability, panel-level optimization, and 25-year warranty—especially great for shaded or complex roofs. Solar inverters cost between $1,500 and $5,000, depending on the type (string, micro, or hybrid) and your home's energy needs.

How many batteries can a solar inverter have?

The solution’s modular design will allow homeowners to start with PV-only, or with a smaller LFP 4.4kWh battery for a lower entry cost. It can scale up to four battery modules per single battery (up to 17.6kWh), up to four batteries per inverter (up to 70.4kWh) and up to three inverters per site (211.2kWh).

Do solar panels need inverters?

Inverters are essential for converting solar panel DC output into home-usable AC power—your solar system won't work without one. Top inverter types include string inverters (budget-friendly), microinverters (great for shade), and hybrid inverters (battery-ready).