Central Inverters
Central inverters are less expensive than its counterpart and are commonly used for solar systems which have a large solar access. They can convert the
power produced by all the the solar panels linked together. The size of central inverters is similar to the solar panel size and is installed indoors typically on a wall. This inverter is
most effective when all the solar panels connected to it have the same specifications and work under similar conditions, thus putting out the same amount of power.
Energy
TiltGrond believes in a better world for present and future generations. This is why we install and deliver renewable energy solutions:
Solar system equipment are the components that make up a solar energy system. The installment of this equipment has the purpose of harnessing the sun’s energy and converting it into electricity,
necessary for households or businesses. Among solar system equipment we find several components such as solar panels, inverters and racking systems.
Solar Panels
Solar Panels are the components that harness and store the energy from the sunlight. Photovoltaic solar panels (PV) are composed of silicon semiconductors, which capture energy from the sun’s
rays. This process is named the photovoltaic effect. When exposed to the sun, PV solar panels produce energy in the form of a direct current charge, which can be measured in units of
watts.
Solar panels can range in their energy output from roughly 75 Watts to 350 Watts, with an average output of about 250 Watts. When solar panels are grouped together, they form a solar panel system. The energy potential of the system is calculated by the number of panels multiplied by their power output.
Common households are the 5kw solar systems, which are composed of 20 panels, each with a 250 Watt power output. Based on these numbers, an annual solar production can be estimated of 6,500 Watts per year. This is more than enough to sustain an average sized household with all of its necessities.
Inverters
Solar Panels produce a direct current charge, which needs to be converted to alternating current in order to supply power to appliances. This is done with the help
of inverters, which regulate and adapt the energy produced by solar panels to levels necessary for energy usage. The inverters are compatible with single-phase applications (found in most
households) and three-phase applications. Solar inverters connect the solar panel system to the existing electrical meter. There are two main types of inverters for solar energy systems, central
inverters and micro inverters.
