Transform DC to AC with a Solar Panel Circuit

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To convert DC from solar panels to AC, a power inverter is necessary, as it efficiently changes the current type. Oscillators can also be used to drive transformers for voltage adjustment. It's important to ensure that the solar panels generate sufficient power for the inverter to function effectively. For practical solutions, commercially available inverters are recommended, and resources like blueprints or websites can provide additional guidance. Understanding the optimum power point for inverter operation can enhance solar panel efficiency.
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Hello guys
Does anyone know how to change from DC [Direct current] to AC [Alternating Current]?
Which circuit did I need to use?
I will use it for my solar panel … it only generate a DC and I need to change it to AC
A web sit …blue print of the circuit … any thing will be good

is it possible
 
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hagopbul said:
Hello guys
Does anyone know how to change from DC [Direct current] to AC [Alternating Current]?
Which circuit did I need to use?
I will use it for my solar panel … it only generate a DC and I need to change it to AC
A web sit …blue print of the circuit … any thing will be good

is it possible

Well, that's gonig to be tricky. Do your panels put out enough power? AC to DC isn't hard because you're often going from 100 watts to 1 Watt (eg: 110VAC @ 1amp to 12VDC @ .8amp) but gonig the other way, you're starting with just a few watts.

Anyeay, Google power inverters.
 
hagopbul said:
Hello guys
Does anyone know how to change from DC [Direct current] to AC [Alternating Current]?
Which circuit did I need to use?
I will use it for my solar panel … it only generate a DC and I need to change it to AC
A web sit …blue print of the circuit … any thing will be good

is it possible

An oscillator is such a converter. You can also drive a transformer with an oscillator to step up or down the voltage.
 
3000 watt DC
 
hagopbul said:
3000 watt DC

It's probably best to start by looking at commercially-available inverters:

http://www.mrsolar.com/content/solar-power-inverters.php

We had a thread a while back here on the PF about the optimum power point for solar panel inverter operation, but I'm having trouble finding it with searches (including google's site: Advanced search)... The optimum power point converter adjusts the Vin and Iin operating point of the solar panel, to get the optimum power output.
 
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hagopbul said:
3000 watt DC
Oh. Ah. I stand corrected.
 
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