DC to AC Ratio Calculator

Calculate DC to AC Ratio



Formula

To calculate the DC to AC ratio:

\[ \text{DC to AC Ratio} = \frac{\text{DC Output}}{\text{AC Capacity}} \]

Where:

What is a DC to AC Ratio?

The DC to AC ratio, also known as the Inverter Load Ratio (ILR), is a measure used in solar energy systems. It refers to the ratio of the Direct Current (DC) power output of the solar panels to the Alternating Current (AC) power capacity of the inverter.

A higher DC to AC ratio means that the solar panels are capable of producing more power than the inverter can handle, which can lead to potential energy loss. Conversely, a lower ratio means that the inverter has more capacity than the solar panels can produce, which can lead to underutilization of the inverter.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ \text{DC to AC Ratio} = \frac{5000}{4000} = 1.25 \]

The DC to AC Ratio is 1.25.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ \text{DC to AC Ratio} = \frac{6000}{5000} = 1.20 \]

The DC to AC Ratio is 1.20.