How do you get Solar Energy?
Off-Grid Electricity:
Off Grid Solar System
(A) PV module (photovoltaic) captures the sun's energy as DC power
(B) Charge Controller controls voltage of energy from PV Module for storage in the battery
(C) Battery stores energy for instant or later use
(D) Inverter turns DC power into AC power
(E) AC Loads for anything that plugs into a power outlet
(F) DC Loads - typically for 12 or 24 volt appliances
(A) PV module (photovoltaic) captures the sun's energy as DC power
(B) Charge Controller controls voltage of energy from PV Module for storage in the battery
(C) Battery stores energy for instant or later use
(D) Inverter turns DC power into AC power
(E) AC Loads for anything that plugs into a power outlet
(F) DC Loads - typically for 12 or 24 volt appliances
Grid-Tied Solar
Grid-Tied Solar System
(A) PV module (photovoltaic) captures the sun's energy as DC power
(B) Inverter converts solar DC to AC power, synchronized with grid's 60Hz
(C) Hydro meter, can be bi-directional or a separate generation meter
(D) The utility grid you get your electricity from, also which solar system is tied to
(E) Your home's electrical panel that sends power to your electrical loads
(A) PV module (photovoltaic) captures the sun's energy as DC power
(B) Inverter converts solar DC to AC power, synchronized with grid's 60Hz
(C) Hydro meter, can be bi-directional or a separate generation meter
(D) The utility grid you get your electricity from, also which solar system is tied to
(E) Your home's electrical panel that sends power to your electrical loads
