2006-07-02 17:47:58 · 8 answers · asked by anno70 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Most people are using a grid-tied inverter. The inverter converts DC solar panel output to AC power at line voltage and frequency. Grid-tied inverters can be connected directly to your normal house wiring and can send any extra power you generate during the day out into the grid for other people to use. When that happens your electrical meter spins backwards so you get credit for generating extra power. Then at night or when it is cloudy you use grid power just like normal. That system is more efficient and cheaper than batteries. However, during a power failure your solar system will also shut down to prevent the danger of your system trying to power the grid and possibly electrocuting someone servicing the utility's system.
2006-07-02 20:55:50 · answer #1 · answered by Engineer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Solar panels will need to be wired to an inverter to change the DC current from the solar panels to the AC current that we use to run our appliances and lights. Having a battery backup system for use at night allows solar energy to be used around the clock.
2006-07-02 17:52:23 · answer #2 · answered by Raymond C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no offense to previous answers but the most efficient use is to generate hydrogen with the power from the sun. it needs water and power to make and can be stored and used at night. when you use the hydrogen, the by product is electricity and water. the water goes back to the hydrogen maker and makes hydrogen gas the next day. solar panels wear out if you dont use all the energy they give so they have to be at "peak load" and you can do that with the hydrogen gas machine. the hydrogen battery is what im talking about.. also ill bet that the water from the generator is warm or hot.... energy source?
2006-07-03 17:34:04 · answer #3 · answered by Michelle G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
solar energy can be used to run every thing in the home. A system uses storage batteries to supply energy when the sun is not shining, and when the sun is recharges these batteries. If you are hooked into the electrical grid any excess can be sold back to your power company. good luck.
2006-07-02 18:51:40 · answer #4 · answered by bigmama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-04-04 02:20:25 · answer #5 · answered by Clare 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-07-14 07:54:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the easiest way would be to use it to heat the water in the water heater.
2006-07-02 17:51:39 · answer #7 · answered by nickipettis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heat water.. fairly common use
2006-07-02 18:08:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋