What does the terminology mean?
Amperes measure electrical current. Volts measure electrical pressure. Watts measure electrical power (amperes x volts). A kilowatt (kW) is one thousand watts. A megawatt (MW) is one million watts or one thousand kWs. A gigawatt (GW) is one billion watts or one thousand MWs. Q. What is PV & how does it work? A. PV stands for photovoltaic. A solar cell converts light to electricity. A solar cell is made of silicon, one of the most abundant elements on Earth. Computer chips are made of this same material. Basically, when light strikes the surface of a solar cell some of it is absorbed into the silicon. This light energy bumps the electrons loose and causes energy to flow. By packaging approximately 36 solar cells together a solar panel or a solar module is created. When you have more then one solar panels you create a solar array. Q. What system type do I need? A. Depending on you needs you can choose a stand-alone system, grid-connected system or the grid-connected system with backup ca
Amperes measure electrical current. Volts measure electrical pressure. Watts measure electrical power (amperes x volts). A kilowatt (kW) is one thousand watts. A megawatt (MW) is one million watts or one thousand kWs. A gigawatt (GW) is one billion watts or one thousand MWs. Your power bill is calculated in kilowatt hours. The typical solar electric system generates from 2-6 Kilowatts per hour, 5-6 hours per day.
