Solar electric systems convert sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic cells (photo-electricity). Solar electric systems are the most widely used alternative energy technology. They have become increasingly popular worldwide, with many people thinking about switching to renewable energy sources. As fossil fuels get depleted, and conventional electricity sources like coal and nuclear fission power stations burn out, we need to move towards green technology to avoid devastating climate change. By switching to green alternatives, we can keep our environment clean and save our planet.

There are several ways how solar electric power can be produced and deployed around the home. There are two main ways how solar electric panels can be installed around the home. You can either mount them on your roof or install ground-based PV modules. Solar panel systems can also be used to power various appliances in your house, from lights and appliances to an electric car. Here we take a look at how these work:

The photovoltaic cells transform the solar radiation into electricity by photo-electric effect. This is then amplified by an inverter. The electricity generated is then sent to the grid where it can be consumed at your utility. You can store the electricity generated for future use or sell it to your electric supplier if you have a surplus.

Ground-based solar panels usually consist of several photovoltaic cells fitted into frames, which are strategically placed near to your house to take advantage of the maximum amount of sunlight. These panels are fixed onto the roof, where they can catch the maximum amount of sunlight. Once installed, they are linked up to water pumps and household pumps. When there is enough sunlight, the photovoltaic cells switch on and start producing electricity which then powers household electrical equipment.

If you want to reduce your utility bills, then you should consider making your own photovoltaic system. Although this can be a somewhat costly option, the initial investment may well be worth it. You will need to find materials to make the panels from, such as copper wire. You will also need to find or buy the necessary connections to connect the electricity produced to the PV wires that run through your house. The overall cost of building and installing your own solar PV system may seem daunting, but when considering the savings you can make on your utility bills, it is definitely an attractive option.

Alternatively, you could purchase a pre-fabricated system or build your own. If you decide to build your own photovoltaic panel, you will need the components such as photovoltaic cells, copper wire, a DC motor, a DC meter, a battery and an inverter. The amount you will need to spend to install a solar PV system can vary depending on the size of your build.

If you would rather not spend the time and money to build your own photovoltaic systems, there are still ways in which you can reduce your utility bills. The most popular way to do this is by converting your solar power into a more usable form of energy such as electricity. Many utility companies offer deals on solar electricity sold in this way. This has the added advantage of making your home more environmentally friendly since the excess electricity is sold back to the utility company. The most popular type of electricity produced this way is provided through grid-tie solar electric grids. These grids tie together large numbers of photovoltaic systems and use them to generate electricity for the entire neighborhood.

Grid-tie solar electric systems are designed to generate electricity from the sun so that you don’t need to store the extra electricity created by your photovoltaic systems in batteries. If you live in an area that receives a lot of sunlight throughout the day, you should consider installing a battery backup system that will allow you to use the extra electricity created by your photovoltaic systems even when there is no sunlight available. Using a battery backup system to power your house during a time when there is not enough sunlight is much more cost effective than paying your electricity bill.

Clarissa Thomas