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92536 Phone: 909 767
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We have 20 years experience and use free electricity from the sun
exclusively for all our home and business needs.
Did you know that Albert
Einstein received The Nobel Prize in Physics 1921 "for
his services to Theoretical Physics, and especially for his discovery
of the law of the photoelectric
effect"
You can now have
free electricity from the sun by using solar
panels. The systems are called photovoltaic (PV)systems.
The 3 mainTypes of PV (Photovoltaic) Systems are:
Small Stand-Alone DC System:
The Small Stand-Alone DC System is an excellent
replacement for propane or kerosene lights in a remote cabin, a
recreational vehicle or a boat. The size of the photovoltaic (PV) array
and battery will depend upon individual requirements. The actual sizing
methods will be discussed later. The PV array charges the battery
during daylight hours and the battery supplies power to the loads as
needed. The charge controller terminates the charging when the battery
reaches full charge. The load center may contain meters to monitor
system operation and fuses to protect wiring in the event of a
malfunction or short circuit in the house.
PV - Generator Combination:
The PV - Generator Combination system may be an
economical alternative to a large standalone PV system, because the PV
array does not have to be sized large enough for worst-case weather
conditions. A gasoline, propane or diesel generator combined with a
battery charger can supply power when the PV array falls short. If the
PV array is sized for average conditions, then during extended overcast
situations or periods of in-creased load, the generator can be started.
When batteries are low, the generator will power the AC loads in the
house as well as a battery charger to help recharge the batteries, If
the PV array is sized much smaller than needed for normal use, the
generator can power peak loads such as doing laundry or pumping water
and simultaneously run the battery charger to charge the battery bank.
In addition to allowing for a smaller PV array, a back-up charging
system may also allow use of a smaller battery bank. Generator and
battery bank size must be chosen carefully for reliable system
operation. See the system sizing section for more details on equipment
choice.
Utility Intertie:
The Utility Intertie system is used in a grid connected
house. Instead of storing power in batteries, it is sold to the utility
company. The Utility Intertie System employs a special type of
inverter, which inverts DC power from the PV array into low distortion
AC, acceptable for purchase by the local utility power company.
Batteries are not required for storage. The power is delivered through
a kilowatt-hour (kWh) meter to the utility grid as it is produced by
the PV modules. A second kWh meter is used to measure the power
consumed by the loads in the house. The user of this system will notice
no difference from any utility system, except lower utility bills or
possibly payments from the power company for the excess electricity
that is generated.
