Advertising: Solar PV System for Domestic Power Generation
Solar PV Electricity generation systems are designed to capture sun’s energy through the photovoltaic cells. The photovoltaic cells are the gateways that trap sunlight and transform it into electrical energy. This energy is then used to power variou
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The fuel in this case is the abundantly available sunlight. Hence, the solar PV systems installed in homes are sufficient to meet most of the electricity needs. Moreover, the energy bills will get minimized and the domestic users can have a 24 hours uninterrupted electric supply which they can use as a product rather than a service. This means they won’t have to pay on electricity utility bills anymore. It is further interesting to note that PV cells don’t require direct sunlight. They can power your mains even on a cloudy day.
How PV cells work
PV cells are designed in the form of panels that can be attached to your roof at a particular angle. Each PV cell is composed of two distinct layers of silicon which acts as the semi-conducting material. When sunlight strikes on this cell, it produces an electric field around the two layers. The production of electricity from solar PV system depends on the intensity of sunshine.
For instance, on a bright shinning day, you will have more power generation. This amount of energy a photovoltaic cell generates in bright sunlight is measured in kilowatt peak (kWp). Depending upon the usage and installation space, the PV panels are designed in various shapes and colors. The grey solar tile design is more apt for roofs whereas, the transparent cells can be installed on glass and conservatories.
Merits of Solar PV systems
Reduce carbon footprint as solar energy is renewable and doesn’t emit any pollutants like Carbon dioxide into the air. Furthermore, a research has it that a home with PV system installed in it can save an emission of up to 1 tonne of Carbon dioxide in a year. Considering, a solar PV system having a 25 year span, it could mean a saving of 25 tonnes of carbon release. Hence the significance of Solar PV panels in reducing carbon footprint cannot be ignored.
Minimize electricity bills: for the installation of solar PV system, you will have to pay an initial cost. But since sunlight is free, there won’t be any need to pay electricity bills. Besides, you will cover the installation cost within a few years.
Sell electricity to the grid station: in case, your solar PV system is producing more electricity which will happen in bright sunlight, than you can sell it back to the grid station. Also if you are not using it for some reason you can let others have it and make a bit of money at the same time.
Store electricity for usage on cloudy days: in some places, the homes aren’t connected to the national grid lines. On cloudy days, homes with solar PV systems will have reduced power supply. However, you can use batteries to store any excess electricity on a bright sunny day which can later be used when needed.
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