Comparison:
String Inverter VS Micro Inverter
String Inverter
Feature
Micro Inverter
Panel Compatibility
Panels must have equal wattage
Allows mixing panel wattages
In Case of Failure
Entire system shuts down
Only the failed unit stops
Rapid Shutdown System
Not Included
Included
System Expansion
Cannot expand later
Easy to expand later
App Monitoring
Monitors system as a whole
Monitors per-panel performance
Phase Adjustment
Cannot be adjusted
Adjustable