Shade Mitigation with iStore Inverters
Shade is one of the biggest challenges for rooftop solar systems. It doesn’t take much, a nearby tree, a chimney, or even an antenna, to reduce the performance of a solar array. On standard systems, panels are connected in long strings, so if one panel is shaded, the whole group suffers.
iStore inverters are designed to handle these real-world conditions. They use advanced power tracking technology that constantly adjusts how your system operates, so a bit of shade doesn’t drag down the rest of your panels. With multiple MPPT inputs, different sections of the roof can be managed independently. That means an east-facing section, a west-facing section, and even a shaded section can all work to their best potential without interfering with each other.
The result is simple: more energy captured, more consistency in your output, and better long-term returns. For homeowners, it also means peace of mind. Even as trees grow or your roofline changes, your inverter is equipped to keep your solar system performing efficiently.
By combining flexibility in design with smart shade management, iStore inverters make sure you get the most from your solar investment — not just on perfect, sunny days, but all year round.
Intelligent Shade Mitigation
iStore solar inverters are engineered with advanced shade management technology that ensures your system continues to operate efficiently, even when part of the array is shaded. Rather than allowing a single shaded panel to compromise the performance of the entire string, iStore inverters use cutting-edge Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithms to optimise each string independently. This ensures your system harvests the maximum amount of solar energy possible at any time of day.
How It Works
- Multi-MPPT Design – With multiple MPPT trackers built in, iStore inverters can manage different sections of your roof individually. Panels on separate roof planes (for example, east- and west-facing) are optimised independently for higher yields.
- Dynamic Shade Management – Sophisticated software constantly scans panel performance and adjusts power flow in real time, reducing the negative impact of partial shading.
- Flexible System Layouts – Installers can design systems across multiple roof orientations with confidence, knowing the inverter will adapt to different light conditions.
Benefits of Shade Mitigation
- Higher Energy Yield – More of the sun’s energy is captured, even in less-than-perfect conditions.
- Better Return on Investment – By maximising generation, homeowners enjoy faster payback on their solar system.
- Future-Proof Performance – As trees grow or surroundings change, your inverter adapts to continue delivering optimal energy.
- Greater Design Flexibility – Install panels on complex rooftops with multiple angles without worrying about shade losses.
iStore Solar Inverters: Built for Real-World Conditions
No rooftop is perfectly free of shade all year round. That’s why iStore inverters are designed with advanced shade mitigation built right in — ensuring your household enjoys reliable, efficient solar energy, day after day, season after season.