Micro inverters allow electricians from the HVAC industry and perhaps even the satellite cable installation industry to readily offer PV installation services without having to learn complex DC string sizing and site analysis. Further time savings and cost reduction measures, as well as reduction of micro-inverter technology itself, look to be on a more aggressive and innovative path than what traditional central inverters could ever offer.

And, of course, the next iteration of technology will be to remove the DC junction box altogether and integrate the micro-inverter technology onto the back of the module directly and offer PV-AC modules. That could make PV as easy as stringing up Christmas lights (Oh no! Stringing Christmas lights is never that easy!).