When most homeowners compare solar systems, they focus on the panels.
However, one of the most important pieces of equipment is the inverter.
The inverter converts the electricity produced by your solar panels into the power your home can use. It also plays a major role in system performance, monitoring, and long-term reliability.
For years, homeowners looking for microinverter technology have had relatively few options. That's beginning to change.
Generac, a company best known for its backup generators, has entered the residential solar market with PWRmicro, a new microinverter designed to support today's higher-output solar panels while offering a competitive alternative to existing products.
At Atma Energy, we're excited to offer Generac's microinverter technology to homeowners across Texas.
What is a microinverter?
Every solar system needs an inverter.
Traditional solar systems use a single string inverter that converts electricity from multiple panels at once.
A microinverter works differently. Instead of one central inverter, each pair of solar panels has its own inverter, allowing them to operate more independently.
That means if one panel is shaded by a tree, covered by debris, or producing less energy than the others, it has less impact on the rest of the system.
Microinverters also allow panel-level monitoring, making it easier to see how each part of the system is performing.
Why we're excited about PWRmicro
Generac developed PWRmicro to support modern, high-output residential solar panels.
Each unit supports two solar panels while independently optimizing each input, delivering up to 820 watts of total output, or 410 watts per panel input.
As solar panels continue increasing in power, inverter capacity has become more important.
Generac designed PWRmicro to work with these higher-output panels while helping reduce clipping, which occurs when a solar panel produces more electricity than the inverter can convert.
The result is a microinverter designed to capture more of the energy your solar panels are capable of producing.
There are several reasons Atma has chosen to offer Generac's microinverter platform.
Higher output for modern solar panels
Today's residential solar panels are producing more power than ever before.
PWRmicro's higher output capacity makes it well suited to many of today's premium solar panels, helping homeowners take advantage of the energy their system is capable of generating.
A competitive alternative
For many years, homeowners looking for microinverters had relatively few choices.
Generac introduces another high-performance option that combines strong technical specifications with competitive pricing, giving homeowners greater choice when comparing solar proposals.
Panel-level monitoring
Because each panel input operates independently, homeowners can monitor individual panel performance rather than viewing only the system as a whole.
This makes it easier to identify production issues if they occur and provides greater visibility into how the system is performing over time.
Built for long-term reliability
Solar equipment operates outdoors every day of the year.
PWRmicro is designed for demanding environmental conditions and is backed by a 25-year product warranty, giving homeowners confidence in the long-term performance of their investment.
More choice is good for homeowners
Competition drives innovation.
As more companies enter the residential solar market, homeowners benefit from better technology, improved performance, and more competitive pricing.
Generac's entry into microinverters gives homeowners another strong option to consider alongside more established products.
Rather than recommending one product for every home, Atma evaluates each project individually to determine which equipment is the best fit.
Why Atma offers Generac
Atma was founded by engineers, and our recommendations always begin with system design rather than a particular brand.
We look at your roof, energy usage, future plans, and backup power goals before recommending equipment.
PWRmicro is one of the technologies we're excited to offer because it combines high output, competitive pricing, panel-level monitoring, and the backing of one of North America's best-known energy companies.
Like every system we install, it's designed, installed, and supported by our in-house team, giving homeowners one point of contact from design through long-term service.
Choosing the right inverter
Solar panels often receive most of the attention, but the inverter is just as important.
When comparing proposals, ask about:
The inverter's maximum output
Compatibility with your solar panels
Monitoring capabilities
Warranty coverage
Long-term service and support
Future expandability
The right inverter should be selected as part of the complete system, not simply because it's the most familiar name.
Talk to Atma about Generac
Generac has built its reputation helping homeowners prepare for power outages. With PWRmicro, it's bringing that same focus on reliability to residential solar.
If you're comparing solar systems or would like to learn more about Generac's new microinverter technology, we'd be happy to help.
Have an obligation-free conversation with an Atma Solar Advisor to find the right solar solution for your home.