What is electricity? The light is on, your television is working just fine, you are getting the ice-cold water to drink, warm water to use— where does all this come from? We have the habit of taking everything for granted! Nobody cares what is at a stake, what is exhausting? What is remaining?
You should care! The natural resources that are used for producing electricity are exhaustible. Therefore, we need to think of another alternative and we already have that— the grid interactive solar system.
A grid-connected solar system is basically your own small power plant on your rooftop! It utilizes three components— solar PV modules, a structure for mounting the modules and power conditioning units or inverter. The module shapes like an array that needs mounting to grip the PV module at the required angle to maximize the power generation. The solar PV on grid power plant changes the solar energy, that is in the form of light to electricity in the form of Direct Current.
Some facts about the grid-tied solar power plant:
· Try to install the grid facing towards the south (if you are in India) to maximize the power generation. Try to maintain an angle of the grid 25-30 degree with the surface of the land.
· The solar panel along with the structure exerts 10 kgs per square metre.
· The area needed for the setup of the solar panel is about 100-150 square feet.
· You do not need to worry about the maintenance cost, as it does not have any such expenses! It just needs a regular cleaning and that is it.
· Rooftop installations are primarily of two types. The first, one is set up for any kind of captive using while the second one is for the purpose of feed in the grid-connected solar system.
· The captive rooftop system is also of two types. One of which is standalone system while the other is a grid-connected system.
Why should one use a grid-connected solar system? There should be some benefits, right? After all, that is what matters. Want to know its advantages? Keep on reading!
Advantages:
1. The most important and beneficial thing about it is the ability to disengage the system whenever you want. You can feed the green energy or solar energy whenever you need and disengage when you do not want it.
2. Power failure is a big issue with the electricity today, be it in houses or in businesses. You gain the independence to use it according to you at a low price.
3. It ensures a clean use of the PV power.
4. It is a reliable source of energy.
5. These contribute to a sustainable energy future.
These should be enough for you to switch and be a part of a sustainable energy future with the clean environment!
