central inverter
(2) Inverters (A) In general The term “inverter” means an end product which is suitable to convert direct current electricity from 1 or more solar modules or certified distributed wind energy systems into alternating current electricity. (B) Central inverter The term “central inverter” means an inverter which is suitable for large utility-scale systems and has a capacity which is greater than 1,000 kilowatts (expressed on a per alternating current watt basis). (C) Commercial inverter The term “commercial inverter” means an inverter which— (i) is suitable for commercial or utility-scale applications, (ii) has a rated output of 208, 480, 600, or 800 volt three-phase power, and (iii) has a capacity which is not less than 20 kilowatts and not greater than 125 kilowatts (expressed on a per alternating current watt basis). (D) Distributed wind inverter (i) In general The term “distributed wind inverter” means an inverter which— (I) is used in a residential or non-residential system which utilizes 1 or more certified distributed wind energy systems, and (II) has a rated output of not greater than 150 kilowatts. (ii) Certified distributed wind energy system The term “certified distributed wind energy system” means a wind energy system which is certified by an accredited certification agency to meet Standard 9.1-2009 of the American Wind Energy Association (including any subsequent revisions to or modifications of such Standard which have been approved by the American National Standards Institute). (E) Microinverter The term “microinverter” means an inverter which— (i) is suitable to connect with one solar module, (ii) has a rated output of— (I) 120 or 240 volt single-phase power, or (II) 208 or 480 volt three-phase power, and (iii) has a capacity which is not greater than 650 watts (expressed on a per alternating current watt basis). (F) Residential inverter The term “residential inverter” means an inverter which— (i) is suitable for a residence, (ii) has a rated output of 120 or 240 volt single-phase power, and (iii) has a capacity which is not greater than 20 kilowatts (expressed on a per alternating current watt basis). (G) Utility inverter The term “utility inverter” means an inverter which— (i) is suitable for commercial or utility-scale systems, (ii) has a rated output of not less than 600 volt three-phase power, and (iii) has a capacity which is greater than 125 kilowatts and not greater than 1000 kilowatts (expressed on a per alternating current watt basis)