Solar

1. ●Grid Dependency: On-grid systems shut down during grid outages for safety reasons unless combined with backup systems like batteries. ●No Backup Power: Without additional equipment like a solar battery, you can't generate or use solar power during a blackout. ●Solar Panels: These are photovoltaic (PV) panels made up of solar cells that absorb sunlight and convert it into direct current (DC) electricity. The efficiency of these panels varies depending on the type of solar cells used (monocrystalline, polycrystalline, or thin- film), but they all function on the same basic principle of converting sunlight into electrical energy.

2. ●Inverter: The solar inverter is a critical component because most home appliances use alternating current (AC), whereas the electricity produced by solar panels is DC. The inverter ensures that the DC electricity generated is converted to AC, which can then be used by your home or sent back to the grid. ●Utility Grid: When your solar panels produce more energy than you need, the excess electricity is fed back into the utility grid, allowing you to earn credits or sell the surplus energy to the power company (through net metering or feed-in tariffs). Similarly, when your solar production is low, such as at night or during cloudy weather, you draw electricity from the grid to meet your power needs. Additional Components: ●Net Meter: A special meter that tracks the amount of energy you send to the grid versus the amount you consume. It helps calculate your energy credits in a net metering system. ●Mounting System: The hardware that secures the solar panels to your roof or a ground- mounted system. This is important for optimizing the angle of the panels to maximize solar exposure. ●Monitoring System: Many modern systems come with monitoring software or devices that allow you to track the performance of your solar array in real-time. These components work together to form a reliable on-grid solar energy system.