Microinverters are installed on every SunPower® solar panel and allow the panels to operate independently regardless of shading. With a microinverter, a panel can operate at maximum capacity and energy production at all times.
In contrast, a traditional string inverter system has no flexibility when it comes to shading: the system is only able to perform as well as the most shaded panel and for this reason, micro inverters are the best choice when choosing a solar panel system.