Q. How Solar Power Works?
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Solar power is clean energy that’s good for the environment. Owing to this and the fact that it’s economically beneficial, the energy source is getting more popular amongst the people. There are entire communities now relying on this power source. However, lack of knowledge about its working is an impediment to the growth of this sector.
The basic working of all solar power systems is the same. The panels convert sunlight or solar energy into DC power using the photovoltaic effect. Depending on your system, this DC power is either stored in a battery or converted by a solar inverter into AC power to provide uninterrupted electricity.
It is important to understand the types of solar power systems here. There is an on-grid system that is tied to the utility grid. You get the benefit of continuous electric supply even at night or in cloudy weather, with the added benefit of getting a discount on your electric bill with the excess energy that goes to the grid. Then there is an off-grid system that works independently with no connection to the power grid. The cost of additional batteries to store power, in this case, makes it an expensive proposition. With advancements in battery storage technology, there are hybrid systems available now. These systems combine on-grid systems and battery storage. The system ensures uninterrupted electric supply regardless of weather conditions or supplies from the main grid.
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