Harnessing the Sun for Your Home Key Components

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Using the power of the sun is becoming increasingly attractive from an economic and environmental aspect. If youre going solar, you need to know the components.

Solar Components

While generally considered electric platforms, solar systems definitely have unique components. Heres some of the jargon you are going to need to be familiar with before buying.

1. Photovoltaic Cell This is the key piece of any solar platform. Known as a PV cell, it is typically a small cell containing a silicon substance under glass. When the sun hits the cell, the silicon undergoes an electrical reaction that creates a charge. The charge is collected by small wires. Depending on the nature of the cell, each should produce roughly half a volt.

2. Solar Panel A collection of solar cells joined as a unit in a frame. A single panel typically is insufficient to produce enough energy to power anything of significance in your home.

3. Solar System Also known as a photovoltaic system, a solar system is an interconnected set of solar panels. This is what you see on the roofs of home or other areas around homes and buildings. A solar system converts enough sunlight into...

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