The Sunwaytech Hybrid Inverter 3.6 kW 1 phase combines the functionalities of a traditional inverter with those of a battery management system. Whereas a regular inverter can only supply power to the meter box, a hybrid inverter can distribute the generated power between the meter box and a battery. This makes a hybrid inverter indispensable for home battery or commercial battery storage systems. Hybrid inverters are connected directly to the PV strings (solar panels) and provide efficient power distribution: some of the generated power goes to the meter box for direct use or feed-in to the grid, while the rest is stored in the battery for later use. With a hybrid inverter, you get the most out of your solar power system and increase your independence from the grid. Important to know: Many existing installations do not have a hybrid inverter. In those cases, it is often necessary to replace the current inverter with a hybrid version. Keep in mind that this does not work with all systems. For example, if you have a micro-inverter system, such as those from Enphase or SolarEdge, an AC-coupled inverter is needed. This does not connect directly to the solar panels, but draws power from the meter box and sends it to the battery.