The inverter takes the DC energy stored in the battery bank and inverts it to 120 or 240 Volt AC to run your AC power appliances. Today's inverters are very efficient and reliable.
ZCG Scalar supplies reliable inverters-chargers of the highest quality produced by Morningstar and SMA.
Stand alone inverters range from a few hundred watts to more than five kilowatts. There are models for Stand Alone power systems as well as Grid Connected solar systems.