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What is inverter kVA rating?

Inverter kVA rating measures the apparent power that an inverter can handle, expressed in kilovolt-amperes (kVA). It indicates the total capacity of electrical power that can be delivered by the inverter, including the power used effectively (apparent power or kW) and the power lost or not used directly (reactive power).

What do kW and kVA mean in inverter specifications?

kW refers to the real or usable power output of an inverter. kVA represents the total power capacity it can carry, including power lost in phase difference (reactive power). For example, an inverter rated at 10 kVA with a power factor of 0.8 can only deliver 8 kW of real power.

How to choose a rated power inverter?

If your electrical appliances consume a total of 1000 watts, such as fans and TV sets, then you need to purchase the inverter with rated power of 1000 watts or more. But if the electrical motor with the inductive load, choose the capacity of the inverter, it must consider the starting power of the electrical appliances.

What is rated output power of inverter?

The rated output power of inverter is the continuous output power, which refers to the output power of the inverter under the rated voltage current. It is the power that can be continuously and stably output for a long time.

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