This research paper focuses on the Modified Alternatively in Opposition Disposition Pulse Width Modulation (APO PWM) implemented with multilevel inverter topology for solar energy conversion. The multilevel inverter topology resolute with reduction of component utilization factor, which has (n-1) switching devices, (n-3) clamping diodes, (n-1)/2 DC-link sources for achieving the same voltage level of traditional topologies. The proposed pulse width modulation technique is reducing the switching losses and total harmonic distortion. The proposed inverter topology has utilized 45 of components compared with traditional topologies. The multilevel output voltages have been regulated by using the control strategy of the p-q theory. The modified new diode clamp multilevel inverter topology with solar energy conversion is validated through prototype experimental setup. © 2016 Institution of Engineering and Technology. All rights reserved.