What solar equipment do you need in order to install a solar electric system.

Many of us are considering switching to solar to save energy and costs. In order to install a solar electrical system, your home has to have full exposure to sunlight where the equipment will be installed. Based on the sun exposure and the size of the house, a solar panel installation can be composed with just a few components.

Solar Installation Equipment Checklist

The Basics

Solar Panels

First things first, solar panels are the most significant part of all the solar energy equipment. They are need to harness the energy that is being generated by the sun to produce the power that is needed to power the home.

Batteries

The second piece of solar energy equipment is the battery which is designated to discharge and recharge energy countless on a given day. So if the sun isn’t shining the battery storage will provide constant power supply. Solar batteries are recommended because they are designed to be charged and discharged separately.

Power Inverter

A power inverter is an important part of solar energy installation, unless powered on battery exclusively. There are two uses for a power inverted, one is to convert the lowered voltage DC to the highest 120 volts AC need for appliance, the other is to charge batteries to a utility grid or AC generator.

Charge Controller

With high sun exposure the voltage produced by the solar panels has the potential to damage the batteries. The charge controller helps to prevent overcharging a charge controller, this is required to regulate the charge. Ultimately, increasing battery life and solar performance.

 

Find solar equipment bewildering? The best way to choose solar equipment in Southern California is to contact Solar Connection, we can look at your property and find the exact design and equipment that will work best for the conditions you currently live in.