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Solar energy is a powerful source of
SOLAR ENERGY
energy that can provide the right
amount of power for your home.
ENERGY SOURCE THAT COMES FROM THE SUN

Solar energy is a self-sufficient renewable energy source. Solar energy is also

PG. 3 an excellent alternative energy solution that efficiently powers homes while
How Does Solar Work? protecting the environment in a cost-effective way.

The sun is the largest source of free energy available on this planet. It can
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supply enough electricity in just one minute to meet the world's annual
What are main components of a electricity demand. Renewable energy sources such as the sun are also
solar panel system?
sustainable and inexhaustible resources
SOLAR ENERGY
AS A POWERFUL ENERGY RESOURCE

Solar Energy uses the light and heat of the sun to generate renewable
or "green" energy. The most common form of solar energy is utilized
via solar panels or solar cells. At solar power plants, they are placed
almost adjacent to each other to capture sunlight in a wide field of
view. It can also be found in homes and other buildings. The cell is
made of semiconductor material. When the sun's rays hit cells, they
emit electrons from the atoms. This allows electrons to flow through
the cell to generate electricity.

On a much larger scale, solar panels can generate electricity for

thousands of people at once. Solar thermal power plants use a variety
of technologies to generate electricity from the sun. The energy of the
sun is used to boil water, which drives steam turbines to produce
water like coal and nuclear power plants.

PROS AND CONS

SOLAR ENERGY HAS ITS STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES. FINDING
THE ENERGY THAT WORKS FOR YOU IS IMPORTANT AND
DETERMINING WHETHER SOLAR ENERGY FITS YOUR DAILY
LIFESTYLE IS A PRIORITY.

Advantages of Solar Energy

Lowers the Electricity Bills, Environmentally Friendly, Moves us closer

towards Energy Independence, Sustainable, Low Maintenance,
Benefits the Electricity Grid, and Pollution-Free.

Disadvantages of Solar Energy

Expensive Initial Investment, It Won’t Work at Night, Limited Energy

Storage, Space Constraints, and Depends on Location.
 HOW DOES
SOLAR WORK?
Solar radiation is the light emitted by the sun (also known as
electromagnetic radiation). Everywhere on Earth receives some
sunlight during the year, but the amount of solar radiation that
reaches any point on the surface of the Earth varies. Solar
technology captures this radiation and converts it into useful forms
of energy.

When the sun hits the solar panel, the energy from the sun is
absorbed by the PV cells inside the panel. This energy creates an
electric charge that moves in response to an internal electric field in
the cell, causing an electric current to flow.

Principle of concentration of solar thermal energy

Concentrated solar power (CSP) systems use mirrors to reflect sunlight

and focus it on the receiver. The receiver can collect solar energy and
convert it into heat for use in power generation or for later use. Mainly
used in very large power plants.

HOW EXACTLY IS ELECTRICITY FROM

SOLAR ENERGY PRODUCED?
Solar panels are usually made of silicon mounted on a
metal frame with a glass enclosure. When a photon or
photo particle hits a thin layer of silicon on a solar panel,
they knock off electrons from the silicon atom.

This PV charge produces the current (specifically DC or DC)

sensed by the wiring of the solar panel. This direct current
is then converted to alternating current (AC) by the
inverter. Alternating current is the type of current used
when connecting a device to a regular electrical outlet .
 MAIN COMPONENTS
OF A SOLAR PANEL
SYSTEM
Understanding the components of a PV system is the
first step in finding the right system for you. The
components of a grid-connected PV system for
home use are:

 Solar panels
 Solar inverter
 Solar racking
 Net meter
 Solar performance monitoring

Hybrid and off-grid solar system types require

additional equipment. In addition to the above
equipment, use the following:

 Solar battery storage

 Charge controller

SOLAR ENERGY EQUIPMENT

Prospect Solar specializes in the design and installation of photovoltaic energy systems. Also called "PV" or "solar PV" for short, these
energy systems are designed to harness the energy of the sun and convert it into electricity for home and business use.

Solar Panels (or Solar Panels) Solar panels, more commonly known as solar panels, are the iconic device of the solar energy system.
Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels are made of silicon semiconductors specially designed to harness the energy of the sun in a process called
the photovoltaic effect.

 When exposed to the sun, PV solar modules generate energy in the form of direct current (DC) charges.
 This DC charge can be measured in power units or watts, just like in a car.
 Similarly, you may have noticed that there is a "kilowatt hour" in your monthly electricity bill. This is in units of 1,000 (kilo) watts
per hour.
 Commercial solar systems will install black DC solar panels. • The energy output of solar panels ranges from about 75 watts to
350 watts, with an average output of about 250 watts.
 Grouping solar panels forms an array. The potential power (or size) of this array is categorized by the number of panels multiplied
by the power output (in watts).
 For example, an array of (20) 250-watt solar panels have an energy potential of 5 kW (20 panels x 250 watts = 5,000 watts).
 For sizing purposes, this is called a “5kW array”. If the average household uses 11,280 kW per year, a 5 kW solar array offsets
about 57% of energy usage.
 For ideal solar access, you can estimate your annual solar production by multiplying the "kW" number by 1.3. (5kW solar array x
1.3 = 6,500kWh per year). effect.
Inverters
Because solar panels generate direct current charges, they need to convert direct current to alternating current (AC) to accommodate
commercial equipment and fixtures in the home and business. Inverters regulate the energy produced by solar panels to the appropriate
levels required for energy consumption and are compatible with single-phase (most residential) and three-phase (generally commercial)
applications. Solar inverters connect to existing electricity meters, allowing communication about solar production with technicians and
other solar devices such as solar panels. B. Device monitoring (see Monitoring). There are two main types of inverters for PV systems, each
with its own advantages.

Central Inverter
 Central inverters are commonly used in systems with large solar access
 Central inverters are often cheap and group solar module "strings"
 This reduces the number of energy system components and allows centralized access to the device.

Micro Inverter
 Microinverters are typically used when part of the array is temporarily shaded.
 Microinverters are assigned to individual solar panels
 This allows technicians to monitor and analyze the energy production of each solar panel.

Racking System
 Solar systems are most placed on the roof of the system or on the ground at a designated location. "Racking" refers to a
structural system that secures a solar array in place. These shelving systems are designed to support the weight of solar
panels and withstand hurricane winds up to 90 mph, so mounting and mounting methods vary by mounting method and
location.
 Prospect Solar also offers custom solar solutions for shelf structures and can also integrate solar with rooftop greening
(rooftop greening). For roof assemblies, there is also a unique feature that maintains the roof warranty and provides roof
repairs.

Ground Mounts
 Ground mounts are typically made of aluminum racking supported by galvanized steel and are certified by structural engineers.
 Ballasted Roof Mounts
 Ballasted roof mounts are typically composed of “ballast trays” made of a recycled material such as polyethylene, which helps
prevent puncturing of roofing membranes.

Flush Roof Mounting

 Flush roof mounting allows for solar panels to be mounted onto homes in a secure and low-profile fashion.

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ENERGY
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