Where is the best place to mount inverters?

Inverters are electric and electronic equipment so they’re best off being kept cooler. We usually recommend installing them in a garage, utility room or some models can be mounted outside. We advise that the loft is a poor place to install the inverter as they get very hot and in particular will get hottest on the day you want your inverter to work its hardest. This will reduce the output from the inverter and age its components quicker. We know that installing in the loft is easier and quicker and that the slightly shorter cable run may also have an impact. However, it’s a poor trade off as the extra loss in longer cables is more than offset by the extra production and life that you’ll get from your inverter. Another advantage of having the inverter where you can see it is that you can check that your system is working properly. Inverters have a display that tells you if everything is running smoothly. If this display is in the loft then you won’t know anything is wrong until you get the Christmas decorations out!

Tony Sampson - Managing Director

Ever since his first Solar PV installation in 2006, Tony has been passionate about the difference Solar can make to people’s lives and the planet. With the backing of 9 years engineering in the RAF, running his own B&B and 7 years of people management (with excellent training) at Royal Mail, Tony had the skills and experience needed to set up a business in the Solar Industry. Since obtaining MCS accreditation in 2010, Naked Solar has been focused on improving solar for everyone. Going beyond just driving the business, Tony has been an active member of Solar Energy UK to help improve the industry as a whole. He is a member of the SEUK Standards & Certification Steering Group, sits on the MCS Installer Forum to play an active part in guiding the industry to be better for all Solar Owners.

As Naked Solar opens more and more Hubs across the UK, the team is also growing and many other members of the Naked Solar Team are involved in various industry body committees, working groups and forums.

Solar is a very young industry that looks simpler than it is. Naked Solar are keen to help any newcomers understand the pitfalls and difficulties to improve solar for everyone. That’s why, in 2013 we stated our purpose over profit is to Improve Faith in the Solar Industry.