HOW DO SOLAR PANELS WORK?
Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology was developed in the 1960’s for space applications. This mature technology is now used in Commercial and Industrial rooftop applications. The PV modules convert the sun’s energy into usable electricity. The PV system works in this way:
- Solar PV modules are installed and positioned on the roof of buildings to get maximum solar radiation.
- The energy hitting the modules is converted into Direct Current (DC) electricity.
- The DC electricity flows through cables into inverters. These electrical devices convert DC electricity into Alternating Current (AC) electricity which is the same type used to power the majority of loads in buildings eg. machines, computers, lighting, A/C, etc.
- The AC electricity is then used throughout the facility and can in some cases be exported back to the grid.
- All generated AC electricity is tracked and easily accessible by the facility owner.
HOW WILL THIS SYSTEM REDUCE ENERGY COSTS FOR US?
Flat Roof Mounting System does not disconnect or replace your current utility connection. The system installed provides power to the facility and simply reduces the amount of energy taken from the grid. When the solar facility produces less energy than needed, the balance is drawn from the grid or diesel generator. The facility remains connected to the grid as it was before. The customer receives bills from System for the lower-cost kWh and from the utility for the balance, at the same rate as before. The overall energy costs will reduce considerably.
