In recent years, solar energy has become a very popular source of renewable energy. With electricity prices going up and solar system technologies developing, the demand for solar panel systems for homes is rising.
What is a solar energy system and how can you find the best solar panel system for your home?
A solar system is used to generate electricity from sunlight. It consists of solar panels, solar batteries, inverters, grid, solar panel components and other pieces of equipment.
The solar panels installed on your roof, or outdoor on the ground, convert sunlight into electricity. The converted electricity runs through the panels and powers your home and appliances. The system works in place of the standard grid. When more energy is produced than is going to be used, you can store it with a battery and use it in cloudy weather or at night.
When installing a solar panel system, the first step is to determine what size the solar system needs to be in order to meet your energy requirements. This usually depends on your home location, the panel type factors, and your average annual electricity consumption. The average number of solar panels needed to fully support the home ranges from 28 to 34, though it is always possible to add more panels to your solar system later on in case of increased energy needs.
There are three types of solar power systems: on-grid, off-grid and hybrid. On-grid systems are the most common.
The off-grid solar system works with power backup and is independent of the grid. During the day, the solar system charges the battery, and you can consume the stored energy in the evening or at night.
Hybrid systems allow you to pull energy from the grid and also store it for later use when the sun is not shining. With this system, you can use a converter and a battery system. Hybrid systems cost less than the off-grid systems, but they are more expensive than the on-grid systems.
You can install solar panel systems by yourself, but it is always better to trust the job to professionals. It is more secure and you will also get regular maintenance and high-level service.