# Photovoltaic inverter

Canonical URL: https://eloragrid.ai/symbols/photovoltaic-inverter
Publisher: Elora Grid
Updated: 2026-10-13
Lookup label: PV INV
Drawing use: SLD, Schematic
Reference families: Manufacturer

A photovoltaic inverter converts a documented PV DC input into an AC output and provides the selected PV control functions.

## What it represents

A photovoltaic inverter converts a documented PV DC input into an AC output and provides the selected PV control functions. Its schematic keeps DC strings, AC connection and control/protection interfaces distinct.

## How to read it

- Check the number of documented MPPT inputs rather than assuming all DC terminals share one tracker.
- The preview is an original explanation of this function. Match the actual drawing convention to its legend and the selected equipment documentation.

## Information to show or reference

- Identify DC inputs/MPPT groups
- State AC output connection
- Reference network/disconnection controls

## Important distinction

A PV inverter is different from a battery converter even when both connect to the same AC bus.

## Facts

- Drawing role: Energy conversion
- Representation scope: Functional concept; not an official standard graphic or a product footprint
- Identifier status: The short label is a functional lookup label, not an assigned IEC or IEEE symbol number. Any separately listed Autodesk code is a verified vendor block name.

## Public references

- [Photovoltaic technology and inverter functions](https://www.electrical-installation.org/enwiki/Photovoltaic_background%2C_technology) — Schneider Electric. Public documentation of this equipment function or named vendor variant; the illustration is independently authored and is not the source graphic.
- [PV system equipment and string connection layouts](https://www.electrical-installation.org/enwiki/Photovoltaic_system%3A_electrical_equipments_selection) — Schneider Electric. Public documentation of this equipment function or named vendor variant; the illustration is independently authored and is not the source graphic.

## Graphic scope

Independent original educational concept illustration by Elora Grid. Not a certified standards graphic or manufacturer footprint. Unitless; not to scale. Original artwork licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Publisher material is linked only.