Solar systems are made up of solar panels (modules), a mounting system, and a solar inverter with computerised controller. Solar panels produce DC electricity from sunlight. Then the inverter converts the generated electricity into AC, so that it can be used in the household. The computerised controller manages the solar system and ensures optimal performance. If you want battery backup system or an off-the-grid solar system, a battery is required.
SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS
A photovoltaic solar power system (or ‘PV System’) comes ready to install with solar panels as the main component. It also includes all of the Balance Of System (BoS) components you would need to make your own energy. We work with top quality solar panel brands such as Panasonic, Q CELLS, REC Solar, and solar panels. The majority of solar power systems include an inverter, which takes the direct current (DC) energy produced by the photovoltaic system and converts it to alternating current (AC), so you can run appliances in your home.
TYPES OF SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS
- Grid-Tie Solar Systems – Best for those who already have electric utility service, but wish to significantly reduce their electric bill.
- Grid-Tie Solar Systems with Battery Backup – This is for those who already have electric utility service, but want the security of uninterrupted power in outage-prone locations.
- Off-Grid Cabin Solar Systems – Perfect for the scaled-down power needs of small homes and remote cabins, going off the grid.
- Off-Grid Solar Systems – Don’t want an electric bill? An off-grid system is designed for the power needs of mid-to-large size homes, going off the grid.
Solar PV panels on the roofs of homes and businesses generate clean electricity when light energy hits them. This conversion takes place within the cells of solar panels which are specially fabricated, usually of silicon. Solar power generally has no moving parts with the exception of the inverter which sometimes comes with a small cooling fan.