Solar1 Inverter

[vfx]

This is another disruptive tech.

With the promise of long life, cheaper and lighter(!) inverters I would ask if their DC to AC conversion technology could be used in an Electric Car.

http://www.busjrnl.com/article/20071112/BUSINESSJOURNAL/71109025/1219

Stealth website: 1-SOLAR, next generation inverter company

Martin

 

[TEG]

That is good. My solar panels are expected to outlast my inverters, so having something less expensive and longer lasting as a replacement down the road is promising.

Combine the new generation, reduced cost thin film panels with a next generation inverter, and solar becomes even more mainstream.

 

[graham]

Yes, I will need to replace and/or upgrade my Outback inverter some day too. Especially since the Roadster and/or any additional plug-in vehicles I buy may require additional PV panels outpacing the capacity of my current system.

I will keep an eye out for these guys...

 

[Joseph]

Does anyone know how long the inverters in electric cars should last?

 

[TEG]

For the most part they should last the life of the vehicle.

Home inverters on solar panels need to run all day, day after day, unlike a car.

(With that said, one of my workmates did have an inverter failure on his Prius, but it was covered under warranty)