Understanding Several Basic Components of Solar Power Systems

Solar cells transform solar energy into electricity just like plants that transform solar energy into food through photosynthesis. Solar cells work by using solar energy to make the electrons in a semiconducting material can be moved from near the orbit of atomic nuclei to a higher orbit to generate electricity. Commercial solar cell using silicon as a semi-conductor, but there is one way to make a solar cell with a material that is easier to find that it is plausible for you to make it yourself. You can do additional reading.

In the solar power system, there are several components which are different from each other to be combined and form the system as a whole. Thus, for you who want to install solar panel and try o use the solar power system, then, you need to know, at least, some of the basic components of the solar system. Some of them, then, will be in the following section.

-    Solar Cells
Solar cells are arranged and protected in solar panels. It is a flat tool that converts light into electricity. The solar cells usually deliver a constant voltage, yet the electrical current constantly varies with the quantity of light captured; The wattage and voltage or power output, in good condition, depending on how the cells are arranged in it. Unstable power is not too good in the operation of other equipment and can damage them so that it must be connected to a flow regulator.

-    Flow regulator
A flow regulator is a system of electronic components that facilitate the flow of electricity from solar panels, and regulate the flow of electricity that comes out of the battery.

-    Battery
The battery is a set of galvanic cells that store electricity such as AA batteries or a set of cells, such as a 9-volt battery or a car battery; solar power systems typically use a lot of cells because a higher voltage is more practical and easier used by other devices. The solar power system uses a battery that can be charged for to save energy to avoid interference and can deliver electricity when the sun is not enough or when a large electric power, which has been stored previously, are needed in a short time. Electric power can be taken directly from the battery or, better, through the current regulator, which regulates the flow of electricity to protect. But electricity can also be converted from DC electricity from batteries which are usually low voltage into a high voltage AC power which is around 120 or 240 volt, corresponding to the electrical equipment is widely available in stores, which are usually cheap and good, using an inverter.