Inverter Clipping Loss Calculator
Calculate energy lost to inverter clipping and optimize DC/AC ratio.
Clipping Loss by DC/AC Ratio
DC/AC Ratio (1.0 - 1.5)
Clipping Formula
DC/AC Ratio = DC Array kWp / AC Inverter kW
Clipping occurs when DC power > AC rating
Clipping % varies by ratio & climate
Typical Clipping Loss by Ratio
| DC/AC Ratio | Cloudy | Moderate | Sunny |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1.1 | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 1.2 | 0.3% | 1% | 2% |
| 1.3 | 1% | 2.5% | 4% |
| 1.4 | 2% | 4% | 6% |