Basics
Power & Energy
Last Updated: August 11, 2022Definition As a start it would be wise to explain both Energy & Power such that it helps prevent confusion later on. The two terms are often mixed up and although most people will get the gist of what you mean it does help avoid confusion when speaking to your installer or when trying to...
PV System Types
Last Updated: August 11, 2022System Arrangements There are several different ways to connect up your PV system depending on what you are trying to achieve & also what you already have installed. The most common setups are noted below. String Inverter The most basic system. No Battery at all. Solar panels are connected to a string inverter which converts...
Batteries
Last Updated: August 21, 2022Battery Basics First things first, batteries do not “create” energy, they simply store energy for later (be that from excess solar, wind or from being charged up from the grid overnight.) As such you do need an energy source to feed into them in the first place.(A note to the nit-pickers: to an extent you...
Acronym Database
Last Updated: May 14, 2023Below are some common acronyms you will likely come across during your research of PV systems. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z