TechnologyJuly 30, 2026

microinverter

MY-kroh-in-vur-ter

Definition

A compact power electronics device that converts direct current (DC) electricity from a single solar module into alternating current (AC) for grid use.

Etymology

The word is a portmanteau of the Greek 'mikros' meaning small and the Latin-derived 'inverter,' referring to a device that flips or changes a current from DC to AC.

In the news

The article mentions the deployment of a high-capacity microinverter in a commercial solar installation, illustrating the technology's role in improving system flexibility and efficiency at the panel level.

EnerVenue: Rethinking Battery Assets for the Next Era of Energy Infrastructure

Read the full article ↗

SolarQuarter

Related words

adware

Software that automatically displays or downloads advertising material, often in an…

Technology

exfiltration

The unauthorized transfer or removal of data from a computer system or network by a…

Technology

silvopasture

An agricultural practice that integrates trees, forage plants, and livestock into a…

Technology

synodality

A process of communal discernment and participation within the Church where members…

Technology

iconoclast

A person who attacks cherished beliefs, traditional institutions, or established social…

Technology

analyte

A substance or chemical constituent that is being identified or measured in an analytical…

Technology

Learn a word like this every day

Meet one new word every morning.

Newspoken pulls one carefully chosen word from the day’s news — with a clear definition, context, and light review that makes it stick. Get it on your phone.