How Hi-Tech Electronic Equipments can Enhance Operations of Solar PV

Posted under solar power by Sarah Turner

Photovoltaic (PV) cells are basically used to generate electricity from solar light photons. The Photovoltaic solar cells perform two major functions: photo generation of charge carriers (electrons and holes) in a light-absorbing material, and separation of the charge carriers to a conductive contact that will transmit the electricity.

With the help of photovoltaic arrays electricity can be derived directly from the sun’s radiation. These arrays have tremendous potential to alter the economics and environmental impact of electrical power generation. The process of electricity generation is as follows. 1. The solar radiation received by the PV array is sent through a charge controller which in turn is passed through a battery system. 2. The output from the battery is passed through a DC to AC converter and subsequently passed through circuit breaker boxes to derive AC and DC volts.

Since solar arrays are composed of “strings” of matched panels, wired in series. The output from the array is disrupted when the individual panels experience minor variations. This may cause cutting overall energy harvest by 5 to 30 percent. On a holistic basis, this affects the solar performance output of the whole process. To overcome this challenge, it is essential to opt for a unique solar architecture that addresses this inherent vulnerability of the system.

Design and manufacturing services are offered to make efficient solar PV systems for industries. 1. The service providers send installers who can ensure that a safe, simple wiring scheme with easy expansion and per-panel monitoring is installed. 2. The providers offer designer services which can aid in proposing suggestions about PV panel location, orientation and overall system size. 3. Some reliable and experienced players in this field also provide system operators who help to improve the expected output and payback from the whole process.

The cost benefits of tying up with such providers are as follows - The overall wiring effort is a costly and time-consuming aspect of solar array installation. The process requires series-string arrays where each panel must be connected to adjacent panels with wiring and junction boxes, and a return line run from the end of each string. The services of power electronics providers can eliminate the need for a return line.

Using efficient modules industries can save up to five 70-watt thin-film panel, greatly reducing the number of junction and combiner boxes, as well as wiring and labor costs. The resultant effect is a faster, smarter, less expensive installation. So power starts flowing sooner, and crews can complete more installations in the same amount of time.

Overall, by utilizing the products offered by these companies, clients can enjoy low design complexity, consistent monitoring of solar performance, increased power production and safe solar power installation.