Kitjia home inverter

Which solar inverter is best?

CNET experts have compared the most popular solar inverters' specs, warranties, prices and more. The SolarEdge Home Wave Inverter is our top pick in 2025. It was the most efficient inverter we looked at, letting you use a larger percentage of the energy your solar panels generate. This translates to less and more power to use around the house.

How do I Choose an inverter for my home?

"That's actually a big problem for lots of people." Choosing an inverter for your home can be tricky. In most cases, an installer will handle this for you. Along with selecting a reputable installer, there are a few other things to look for when choosing an inverter. If you want to go solar, you need a good inverter.

Is Growatt a good microinverter?

Pricing is similar to other microinverters we've seen. Growatt is the best hybrid inverter we found during our search. It's available in a variety of sizes and comes with a fair warranty and efficiency ratings. It's also cheaper than other inverters, which is surprising because hybrid inverters tend to be more expensive.

What are the best residential microinverters?

There aren't as many microinverters to choose from in comparison to string inverters. But Enphase's IQ8 Series are the best residential microinverters we found. Each one is fairly efficient and comes with a 25-year warranty. Enphase falls short in the customer support and sizing categories. Pricing is similar to other microinverters we've seen.