Solar Photovoltaic Power Generators

The use of solar photovoltaic power generators can be a great way to provide a source of clean and renewable energy for your home or business. Power of such unit can start as low as 80 w up to tenth of megawatts. A typical photovoltaic generator layout would include:

1 Solar Array:

The solar array consists of one or more PV modules that convert sunlight into electric energy. The modules are connected in series and/or parallel to provide the voltage and current levels to meet your needs. The array is usually mounted on a metal pole and tilted to face the sun.

2 The controller:

The main role of these controllers is to maintain the batteries at the proper charge rate, and to avoid any risks of overcharging.

3 The batteries banks:

The battery bank contains one or more batteries, connected in series and/or parallel depending on the voltage and current capacity needed. The batteries store the power produced by the wind turbine and discharge it when you need it.

4 The inverter:

An inverter is required when you want to power AC devices. The inverter converts the DC power from the solar array/batteries, into AC power.

The advantages and benefits include the following:

Environmentally Safe: Solar energy systems are environmentally safe. There are no gaseous emissions, no particulates, and no radioactive by-products.

Easy and Rapid increase of Capacity: Solar power systems can be installed quickly, thus reducing financing costs and providing flexibility in meeting demand growth.

Wide Range of Capacities: Solar power systems can range in size from very small systems suitable for single houses to power plants of utility scale.

Very Low Maintenance compared to other conventional or renewable energy powers.

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