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While they're more expensive, microinverters help a lot with having a more flexible install plan a few panels at a time because you just buy one inverter per panel. Also helpful if you have shading issues where a little bit of shade won't ruin a whole string of power generation.

Especially if you're not trying to achieve an off-grid/backup solution, microinverters keep your install and additions simple.

https://enphase.com/store/microinverters

Also, when you start small you don't need or have any use for a battery. Produce less than you consume or be happy with a little bit of waste and you don't need the complexity of a battery.

There are plenty of well planned paths towards a slow accumulation of pieces and features.



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