How does a solar panel system work?

02 Nov How does a solar panel system work?

Hey Sunshine!

How many times have you come across the term solar energy or solar power? Ah, many times. Solar energy is the inexhaustible non conventional form of energy. The sun shines brightly. It produces tremendous amount of heat and solar energy which can be potentially converted into electrical energy. This electrical energy produced can be used to supply to your houses, offices etc. Isn’t that a cool thing? You just have to invest once and then bingo, you go short at your bills [ Ah this money can be used to buy you many things 😉 ]

How does a solar panel system work?

Now let’s discuss some sci-fi and easy thing. It’s very easy to understand the working of a solar panel system. The sun shines, and under the best climatic conditions, solar energy is then converted into electrical energy.

The solar panels are of three types — monocrystalline, polycrystalline and thin film. Each of them is good.

The solar panel system is of two types — grid connect with the system and off-grid.

How many solar panels do I need for my house?

Well answer to this question is a bit analyzing. We need to have more deep knowledge on the topic. To find out the right solar panel for your house, you need to have a holistic data of the power consumption by your house.

For instance, maximum houses in Australia are somewhere around 1500 square feet, so they would require more than or around 15 solar panels. Larger the area, higher is the solar panels number.

The number of solar panels also depends on power consumption. If your job allows you to stay at home or you are a student or a house maker, it is likely that the amount of power consumption will be on the higher side. And if you are job goers, the power consumption will be on the lower side.

For a small house

· Accommodation for 1–2 people

· Covers -fridge, a washing machine (one load a week), lights, LCD TV, dishwasher, etc.

· Ideal power consumption system –1.5 kW

For a medium house

· Accommodation for 2–3 people

· Covers- fridge, ac, washing machine ( 3–5 loads a week), dishwasher (5 loads a week), a small ac, lights, standby appliances, computer, LCD TV

· Ideal power consumption system –3 kW system

For a large house

· Accommodation for 4+ people

· Covers- fridge, lights, multiple ACs, washing machine (5+ loads a week), dishwasher (5+ loads a week), pool pump, plasma, and multiple TVs, standby appliances

· Ideal power consumption system –5kW system

Advantages of installing solar panels

-Cutting on bills. No more holes in the pocket!!

-Free and unlimited solar energy. Ah, the biggest pro ;). Also, Australia houses a vast amount of solar energy every year.

-Government-aided subsidies

-Everything planned according to the comfort of your house and design.

Disadvantages

-The cost of installation is slightly high but no worries as it will be cost-effective at the last.

-Add Ons are a bit costly. So you need to analyze the area of the house carefully corresponding to the number of solar panels required besides the power consumption. One time installation is cheaper as compared to the Add Ons.

How do you cut on bills?

There are two ways by which you can cut short in the bills. Either you can import or you can export.

Now, what is import and what is export? Import, as the name suggests, is where you use the power solely for your consumption. Export is where you draw the power, save it in a battery and then sell it to the government or use it later on. The expense is cut short from the main bill.

So, more are the advantages. Let’s go for Solar now. Not only you will save more but also contribute a lot to the environment. For assessing your solar potential, click here.

For more information on how many solar panels will you require, how to go solar, what will be the amount, things to keep and mind and getting free quotes, visit our site or call 1800 080 647. We will help and assist you in each and every step of your solar journey.

Let’s make Australia, a Solar Hub.!!!