The brain of a hybrid solar system
Hybrid Inverters
One smart box that decides, every second, whether your home should run on sunshine, batteries or CFE — and never lets a blackout through. This is the technology that turns solar from a bill-saver into an uninterruptible home.
Three technologies, one job
We're brand-agnostic on purpose: no single inverter architecture wins on every roof. Here's how we choose with you:
Microinverters
One small inverter per panel (Enphase-style). Best on complex roofs with partial shade or many angles — each panel produces independently. Batteries attach AC-coupled.
String hybrids
One central hybrid inverter for the array plus a high-voltage battery. The most backup power and capacity per peso — our workhorse for whole-home backup.
All-in-one units
Inverter, charger and transfer switch in a single cabinet. Clean, compact and quick to install — ideal for small homes and casitas.
What a hybrid inverter does all day
- Morning: panels wake up; the inverter runs your home on solar and recharges yesterday's battery use
- Midday: batteries full, home covered — surplus exports to CFE and earns net metering credit
- Evening: the inverter blends battery and grid power to keep your bill at the cheapest tariff tier
- Outage, any time: the grid connection drops in milliseconds and your home islands on batteries — refrigerator, internet and TVs never blink
Pair it with battery backup and a properly sized array and you've built the system we recommend to nearly every Baja homeowner.
Installed by certified electricians
Solar is only as good as its wiring. That's why every Solar 1 installation is managed by Gus at Baja Electrician — our #1 authorized installer — and carried out by his team of certified, insured electricians serving Rosarito, Tijuana and Ensenada, from panel upgrades to EV charger installation.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a hybrid inverter?
An inverter that manages solar panels, a battery bank and the CFE grid together. It powers your home from sunshine first, stores the surplus, exports the rest for net metering credit — and disconnects (islands) your home automatically during outages so the batteries keep everything running.
Hybrid vs. grid-tie inverter — what is the difference?
A grid-tie inverter only converts solar for use and export; it must shut down during outages for lineworker safety. A hybrid inverter adds battery charging and an automatic transfer switch, so your home keeps power when CFE drops.
Which inverter brand is best?
The honest answer: the one that fits your home. Microinverter systems shine on complex roofs with shading; string hybrids give the most battery power per peso; all-in-one units simplify small homes. We install several Tier-1 brands and design around your roof, loads and budget.