How do solar panels work?
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It depends on what type of system it is and if its connected to the hydro grid.One system has no batteries.It has a net meter connected to the grid (no bat tries)When the panels supply more than you are using. The meter reverses.Supplying power to the grid.When its cloudy you take from the grid.At the end of billing period. you have a plus or minus bill.Note they never pay you the balance is carried to next period. The other is with batteries. You have batteries with an inverter.The panels charge the batteries They supply the inverter which supplies your home.But when the batteries run flat and there's no sun you start your geny.
But if you don't have a good knowledge of electronics/electricity. This maybe a nightmare for you.
Sparks are not a good thing.Good luck
they transform solar energy in electric energy .
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SOlar panels have photovoltaic cells that can convert the sun light to electrical energy. The cells are made of some kind of silicon, germanium metals that produce electricity using the concept of semiconductors.
If it is used to create electricity then its works as solar cell - creates elec.
If it is used to heat water then it simple. Water passes through the pipes in solar panels that increase water temperature and then stored in a insulated water tank to maintain temperature.
they collect the sun's energy in DC current, this energy is usually stored in a series of batteries, that energy is transferred to an inverter which changes it to AC current which is now usable in your home's electrical needs. Saves you a lot of money on your power bill
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