What components make up a solar electric system?
Components of a PV System There are three main components of a solar electric system: the PV array, a DC to AC inverter, and a battery storage system. The PV array consists of one or more PV panels, which produce DC power when the sun is shining. The battery storage system contains a battery bank to collect and store DC power from PV panels, and a controller to prevent over-charging or over-discharging the batteries. An inverter transforms the DC power into AC power (identical to the power from an outlet). PV systems also include various smaller components, such as disconnects, fuses, and ground fault protectors as required by electrical codes. Depending on the application, a PV system can contain any combination of these components.
