The UK’s ambitious rooftop solar scheme has sparked a notable surge in interest, leading to a significant increase in the demand for string inverters. These critical components, which convert direct current (DC) electricity from solar panels into alternating current (AC) electricity used by households and businesses, are currently facing a shortage as manufacturers struggle to keep up with the escalating demand.
Inverters in Short Supply
The surge in demand for string inverters is a direct result of the rooftop solar scheme, which aims to cover one crore households by FY27. According to a recent report by clean energy research firm Mercom…