If you are considering investing in solar power systems, there are a few important things you should keep in mind. One key consideration is eligibility for incentives based on how much energy is produced from them.
Tindo Adelaide solar systems use photovoltaic cells to convert sunlight into electricity that can then be used directly within your home or sold back onto the grid if you are connected.
Solar Panels
Solar panels harness sunlight and convert it to direct current (DC). An inverter then converts this DC electricity to AC used by homes and businesses. Solar panels are usually mounted to a support frame or rack and tilted at an angle determined by your region’s latitude (typically tilted towards the south in northern regions and away from it in southern ones). More complex installations may use motor-driven track mounts which move and reorient solar panels in relation to daily and seasonal sun movements.
Solar panel installation costs can vary considerably based on several key considerations, including system type and size, home electrical needs, and any available tax incentives.
Inverters
An inverter converts DC electricity generated from solar panels into AC that can power appliances, serving both as an integral safety mechanism and helping ensure system operation when DC current reaches unsafe levels.
Solar panels convert sunlight into direct current (DC). Photons hitting solar panels knock electrons loose from semiconductor wafers, producing an electric current known as Direct Current. However, most household appliances cannot tolerate DC electricity effectively.
Inverters convert DC power to Alternating Current (AC). They can be wired either in parallel or series depending on how a solar panel array is configured on your roof, with many offering battery monitoring features as standard. A high-quality pure sine wave inverter like those offered by Renogy will keep home appliances and technology functioning optimally while modified sine wave inverters generate pixelated electricity that doesn’t mesh well with some electronics and appliances.
Monitoring Systems
Monitoring systems for your Tindo Adelaide solar systems provide you with all of the data you need to maximise solar energy production. They allow you to identify issues before they become more serious – for instance, alerting you if power production drops off suddenly so you can request maintenance before the issue worsens further.
Solar monitoring services can be found from solar equipment manufacturers, installers, and third-party companies. Many of these monitoring systems offer online portals and mobile apps for easy access to your energy data; many even provide real-time information that helps identify issues more quickly so you can make more informed decisions.
Monitoring systems not only track solar energy production, but can also provide real-time information on how much power is flowing into the grid or to your appliances at any one time. This feature is particularly beneficial if you have net metering set up with your electric company and want to know where all that electricity is going during every billing cycle.
Solar Batteries
Solar batteries store excess solar energy generated by solar panels when sunlight isn’t available, using chemical reactions to transform it into potential energy that can later be directed as needed.
Most residential solar batteries used are AC (also referred to as “direct current”) batteries like those offered by LG Chem or Tesla Powerwall; this allows them to work with any inverter available – not only microinverters.
Batteries provide homeowners with time-of-use rates the means to offset higher utility charges by holding electricity back during peak times, which helps avoid higher demand rates or even eliminate them entirely. Battery systems of your Tindo Adelaide solar systems can also help provide blackout protection; especially as our electric grid ages further. Being able to utilise solar power during a blackout will reduce dependence on grid and save you money in the long run.