Solar
made Simple:
It is now simple to harness the power of the sun. Provide your home with
a cost effective, environmentally friendly solar electric system and make
an important contribution to the environment.
Solar electric power produces electricity from the sun. Once added into
your existing electrical wiring in your home or office, the electricity
is exactly the same as that coming from your local power company. The
electricity can be used for any purpose in your home- running appliances,
powering lights, and operating PC's and home entertainment products such
as televisions and stereos.
By adding a solar electric system to your home or office you will reduce
the intake of electric power from your power company. This will reduce
your monthly bill. Depending upon the local rate structure and the size
of the system, the reduction will vary from 10% to 50% or more.
How does it work?
1. First the Sun
2.
Second, the power producing mechanism
3. Third, the roof mounting structure
4. The fourth part of the system is the electrical
inverter
5. The fifth part of your solar electric
system is the wiring to your home or office's power system
A solar electric system consists of five major parts.
1. First the Sun.
Sunny days and cloudy days will produce power in a solar electric system.
Light rays from the sun - those that you can see (visible light) and some
that you can't see (ultra-violet), both help to produce electricity in
the panels.
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2. Second, the power producing mechanism.
This consists of the solar electric panels. These panels are assembled
from solar cells. Each cell will produce electric power when exposed to
sunlight. These cells are manufactured in a high-tech process similar
to that, which is used to make computer chips. Solar electricity was developed
in the 1950's and has been perfected since then. Siemens solar panels
have no moving parts, are very reliable, and have a long life.
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3. Third, the roof mounting structure.
This consists of aluminum and stainless steel units, which are used to
mount the system to the roof of your home or office.
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4. The fourth part of the system is the electrical inverter.
Solar cells produce DC (direct current), which is similar to that produced
by a car battery or flashlight battery. The electrical inverter, through
electronic circuits, produces the AC (alternating current) which is used
by your home appliances and lighting fixtures. The inverter makes the
power useful by producing AC power to the standard of your local power
company. The inverter is in an attractive cabinet and can be mounted inside
the home, in the basement, or on an outside wall.
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5. The fifth part of your solar electric system is the wiring to your
home or office's power system.
This will be connected to the load center (circuit breaker box or electrical
panel) of your home. The solar electric system, when installed this way,
can be thought of as a home appliance that produces power, rather than
one that uses power…
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