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Archive for February 26th, 2010
Solar Power System Component # 6
The Inverter is the next Solar Power System Component we can talk about and is one of the very important components we need to discuss and understand, how it works, why it works, and it’s main purpose of the Solar Power System.
Inverters transform the DC electricity produced by your PV modules into the alternating current (AC) electricity commonly used in most homes for powering lights, appliances, and other gadgets. Grid-tied inverters synchronize the electricity they produce with the grid’s “utility grade” AC electricity, allowing the system to feed solar made electricity to the utility grid.
Most grid-tied inverters are designed to operate without batteries, but battery-based inverters for off-grid use often include a battery charger, which is capable of charging a battery bank from either the grid or a backup generator during cloudy weather.
Most grid-inter-tied
inverters can be installed outdoors (ideally, in the shade, in a metal container.) Most off-grid inverters are not weatherproof and should be mounted indoors, close to the battery bank. Simply put, the Inverter is the component that changes the (DC) from your solar panels into the (AC) electricity so your home can be powered by your own renewable energy.
A Brief Overview of Photovolatics
Most people know the importance of solar and other renewable sources of energy, but many don’t have an understanding of the scientific terminology. One word that gets thrown around a lot without people having a solid understanding of its meaning is “photovoltaic.” Photovoltaics is the field of research concerned with converting solar energy into electricity through the use of solar panels.
The production of photovoltaic solar panels has been increasing at an exponential rate in recent years. Japan, Germany and the United States are at the forefront in this realm of the energy revolution. In coming years, the implementation of this amazing technology is only expected to increase. We are already beginning to see solar power more prevalent in mainstream America, with some people even endeavoring to learn how to build a solar panel themselves.