Editing Power inverter (section)

===Input voltage===

A typical power inverter device or circuit requires a stable DC power source capable of supplying enough current for the intended power demands of the system. The input voltage depends on the design and purpose of the inverter. Examples include:
* 12 V DC, for smaller consumer and commercial inverters that typically run from a rechargeable 12 V lead acid battery or automotive electrical outlet.<ref name="solar_electric">[https://www.solar-electric.com/lib/wind-sun/Pump-Inverter.pdf How to Choose an Inverter for an Independent Energy System], 2001</ref>
* 24, 36, and 48 V DC, which are common standards for home energy systems.
* 200 to 400 V DC, when power is from photovoltaic solar panels. 
* 300 to 450 V DC, when power is from electric vehicle battery packs in vehicle-to-grid systems.
* Hundreds of thousands of volts, where the inverter is part of a [[high-voltage direct current]] power transmission system.