Solar Panel Installation Accessories

A Solar Energy System is a Renewable energy generating system that collects photovoltaic energy from the sun and converts them it into usable electricity. Often found as roof-top PV arrays, these systems can range in size and are able to power different types of properties, such as Residential, Commercial, and Utility scale zones.

Photovoltaic Systems can be used in multiple applications: standard arrays such as roof-top or ground mount serve to generate energy for a residence or building, while other non-traditional systems can be utilized to power other objects or function

Solar Power systems consist of a core set of components such as, Solar Panels, Inverters, DC/AC Disconnects, Meters, Wiring, Racking and Mounting, these are usually grid tied. Some systems Require additional Components added such as Charge Controllers, Batteries, Additional Balance of Systems items and more, these are usually off-grid.

Solar Panels are the most commonly known component in a photovoltaic array. Made up of mostly solar cells, framing, and glass; solar panels work by collecting and harnessing photovoltaic energy from the sun, and delivering that energy as ‘direct current’ power to an inverter or converter component

Inverters intake DC power generated by a solar panel and process that energy by converting it into AC power, the resulting power can then be sent to a breaker or balance of system component and is available for standard use.  Inverters may be located after a charge controller and battery bank in certain off-grid energy systems.

 Monitoring Equipment Components are usually connected to a concurrent Inverter manufacturer, and they view and relay system energy information analytics to a in product console or web connected device through their proprietary software. Monitoring Equipment components may be integrated into an Inverter, or in some instances – be connected to another component of a photovoltaic array.

Racking and Mounting components work to ensure a PV array is connected to either the ground or a roof and is made up of multiple key products that encompass an entire racking system.

Balance of System components work to combine other electrical products within the system, then combining and delivering a series of power control and distribution options for any PV array.

Wiring acts to ensure other solar energy components are interconnected and can pass energy from one device onto another. PV Wire is commonly used to move energy from the Solar Modules to the Inverter(s), and then be transformed to be sent for another product within the photovoltaic array supply chain.

Charge Controllers work to regulate electrical charge and they limit the rate at which electric current is added to or withdrawn from the Batteries. They work to control voltage and watts from Solar Panels; thus, passing through more stable energy, preventing overcharging and protecting against overvoltage - which can hinder and reduce Battery performance or lifespan.

Batteries enable the ability to store solar power for use at a later date. They are used within off-grid or hybrid solar electric arrays, which require power to be used in the case of lack of available sunlight (nighttime), unstable power distribution from a utility company, or lack of access to a utility supplier.