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What is Solar PV?

Solar electric systems are also commonly referred to as ‘solar photovoltaic’ or ‘solar PV’. Photovoltaic technology on a small scale is probably familiar to most people in Ireland. It is used to power calculators, road signs, toys and phone chargers. Taking light from the sun, it uses it to run the appliance. Solar panels for electricity work on the same principle, just at a larger scale.

 

Sunlight is all you need to get electricity from the panels. Although more electricity is produced on sunny days they work well on overcast days too. Solar PV systems are easy to install and can last upwards of 40 years.

 

The system may consist of:

 

PV Panels

Hybrid Inverter

Battery Storage

WiFi Monitoring

Hot Water Diverter/Immersion Controller

Electric Car Charger

Solar PV How It Works

The typical solar energy system includes solar panels, an inverter, equipment to mount the panels on your roof, and a performance monitoring system that tracks electricity production. The solar panels collect energy from the sun and turn it into electricity, which is passed through the inverter and converted into a form that you can use to power your home.

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Solar PV Panels

The PV panels absorb sunlight and convert it to DC current.

2

Inverter

Converts DC to AC so it can be used in the house.

3

Electricty Panel

Electricity is used throughout home as normal.

4

Appliances

Electricity is distributed to appliances.

5

Export Meter

A meter which measures the electricity production and consumption.

6

Electricity Grid

Energy you don’t use goes to the grid.

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