True sine wave inverters produce electricity that is similar to the electricity that utility lines deliver. This makes the devices a good option for applications that should ideally receive a "true" sinusoidal current and not a modified sine wave current or a square wave current that is produced by a modified sine wave inverter or a square wave inverter, respectively. Below are five applications in which true sine wave inverters are used for the quality of  the electricity they supply.

DC Power Utilization

Inverters can transform Direct Current (DC) electricity from sources such as batteries and fuelcells into Alternating Current (AC) electricity that is available at the required voltage. Using inverters for DC power utilization can help your organization save money by using power sources more efficiently. 

Solar Power Utilization

If you plan to utilize solar power for an AC operating environment, a solar power inverter that converts the DC of solar rays to AC electricity is exactly what you need for the task. Solar models are specially designed to use with photovoltaic arrays, such as maximum power point tracking.

Contributing Power to the Grid

Most states in the U.S. have laws that require utility providers to buy electricity that is produced by an organization or an individual, and has the characteristics of the electricity that is delivered through official utility lines. A grid-tie model that produces sinusoidal current is the perfect option.

Motor Speed Control

Inverters that have the capacity to produce various output voltages can be used to regulate the speed of motors. By regulating the speed of motors such as those that run air distribution fans and industrial equipment, your organization can use less energy and prolong the lifespan of the motor.

Induction Heating

An inverter can convert low-frequency AC electricity into high-frequency AC electricity that is used for induction heating. First, AC electricity is rectified to provide DC electricity, and then the device converts the DC electricity into high-frequency AC power that can generate heat.

Summary

True sine wave inverters are used for various types of electrical applications that require pure sinusoidal current, including: DC power utilization, solar power utilization, contributing power to the grid, motor speed control, and induction heating, to name a few. If you need assistance choosing the right model of inverter for a specific application, contact a provider of electricity conduction equipment, or a commercial power consultant, to receive additional information.