A solar generator converts solar energy into electrical energy use the photovoltaic power principle. More people are using alternative energy such as solar power, wind power since consumption of non-renewable energy sources on earth such as petroleum, coal. Natural gas has reached staggering amounts.
There are some reasons why people use solar generators such as earth friendly, as an emergency resource during power outages, to reduce home utility bills, little use them as an off grid source of power in remote areas.
A solar generator consists of connected several parts.
First, solar cell or photovoltaic cell which collects solar energy and converts solar energy into electrical energy. The main material of a solar panel or photovoltaic is crystalline silicon and amorphous silicon which the function is to convert the sunlight to electricity. To capture the most sunlight, the panel should be placed strategically by angling it in different ways.
Second,component to store the collected electrical energy until it is ready to be used and so that energy is still available even though there is no sunlight at night or cloudy seasons. This component is usually a cycle battery with commonly 12 volts of voltage constructed for continuous use. That means you also have to construct the solar panel which can produce approximately 12 volts of voltage or more. You in addition must have volt meter to measure the incoming and outgoing voltage of electricity.
Third,the device which can convert direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC). There is two type electricity either alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC). The solar panels collect and distributed electric energy in the DC form. However, not all the appliances in my home run on DC power, instead most appliances run on AC power. The device which can convert DC power into AC power or vice versa called the power inverter.
Recently there are many kinds of a solar generator which used for various purposes. A small solar generator for home can only power a couple of small items such as laptop or TV. Portable solar generator is a small generator which can be used for traveling. Large solar panels can power an entire building or may be residential.
The cost and efficiency of a solar generator more affordable day to day make people easier to build it. Recently, the last generation of solar cells which known as thin-film solar cell can attain 10% efficiency with the average cost per watt only $10.
There are some reasons why people use solar generators such as earth friendly, as an emergency resource during power outages, to reduce home utility bills, little use them as an off grid source of power in remote areas.
A solar generator consists of connected several parts.
First, solar cell or photovoltaic cell which collects solar energy and converts solar energy into electrical energy. The main material of a solar panel or photovoltaic is crystalline silicon and amorphous silicon which the function is to convert the sunlight to electricity. To capture the most sunlight, the panel should be placed strategically by angling it in different ways.
Second,component to store the collected electrical energy until it is ready to be used and so that energy is still available even though there is no sunlight at night or cloudy seasons. This component is usually a cycle battery with commonly 12 volts of voltage constructed for continuous use. That means you also have to construct the solar panel which can produce approximately 12 volts of voltage or more. You in addition must have volt meter to measure the incoming and outgoing voltage of electricity.
Third,the device which can convert direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC). There is two type electricity either alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC). The solar panels collect and distributed electric energy in the DC form. However, not all the appliances in my home run on DC power, instead most appliances run on AC power. The device which can convert DC power into AC power or vice versa called the power inverter.
Recently there are many kinds of a solar generator which used for various purposes. A small solar generator for home can only power a couple of small items such as laptop or TV. Portable solar generator is a small generator which can be used for traveling. Large solar panels can power an entire building or may be residential.
The cost and efficiency of a solar generator more affordable day to day make people easier to build it. Recently, the last generation of solar cells which known as thin-film solar cell can attain 10% efficiency with the average cost per watt only $10.