With the world moving towards clean and green power, solar energy was the point of interest. Whether a home in the urban areas, an industry, or a village in the rural areas, off the grid, solar energy is the answer. Solar PV modules form the crux of this solution. Solar PV modules are the panels you usually find on roofs or fields silently transforming the sun's rays into electricity. But how, and why are they today being used as an instant power source by companies and buildings in return?
Let us see what Solar PV modules are and how they are transforming the way we are powering our life.
Solar PV modules are in fact photovoltaic panels. The photovoltaic modules are electrical, in the sense that they change power from the sun. "Photovoltaic" is just a compound word from light photo and electricity, voltaic. Solar modules are composed of extremely small units known as solar cells, typically silicon, which is a great material for absorbing sunlight.
Single solar cells generate a small amount of electric current, but because they are situated in the hundreds within a module, they can generate useful power. Solar modules are mounted on rooftops, on the ground, or even indoors.
Solar PV modules function in a series of simple steps:
As the sun rays of light travel through the solar cells, the semiconductor material uses the energy from the rays.
Free electrons in the solar energy free the electrons from their atoms. Free random movement of electrons within the cell produces an electric current. The phenomenon is known as the photovoltaic effect.
The produced electricity is of direct current nature. As alternating current is mostly used by most homes and businesses, an inverter is employed to turn the DC electricity into AC.
The electricity, now having been converted to AC, can be utilized in supplying electricity to a wide range of devices from fans and light bulbs to industrial machinery and appliances.
The increase in Solar PV modules demand is no hype. It is well buttressed by some very mundane sense benefits:
Solar energy is a fully renewable form of energy. It does not pollute water and air and emits no carbon dioxide, thus is environment friendly.
By installing solar panels, homes and enterprises can reduce their consumption of the grid. This is likely to lead to straightforward reductions in electricity costs.
Solar PV panels are maintenance free once installed.They are able to function for 25 years and beyond with only routine cleaning and periodic inspections.
In isolated places, where it is not possible or cost-effective to provide electricity connection, solar PV modules can be an option.
Properties installed with solar rate higher on the market. People desire energy-efficient homes and buildings.
There are primarily three types of solar PV modules present today:
They are built using a single crystal of silicon.They are efficient and have a smooth black coating. Compatible with homes having limited roof space.
They are made using many silicon crystals that have melted and joined together that makes them less efficient than monocrystalline but being less expensive.
These are made by putting a single or several layers of photovoltaic material over a substrate. These are light, thin, and flexible but not as efficient.
They all serve a particular purpose depending on space, price, and energy requirement.
Solar PV modules are no longer confined to residential homes only. They are used in various industries.
Residential homes install roof top solar panels with a view to lowering the cost of electricity bills as well as lowering their carbon footprint.
Factory homes, office homes and shopping complexes use solar power in powering machinery, light, and air conditioned equipment.
Solar irrigation pumps, green house lights, and irrigation systems for far-off fields are used by farmers.
Where power isn't available, solar PV modules provide light for lighting, telecommunication, and education.
Microtek has a full line of solar PV modules for residential, commercial, and off grid clients. Microtek panels are made using existing technology to provide high quality performance, durability, and cost benefit.
Whether it's to power your home, reduce your electricity bill, or illuminate a remote outback town, our solar PV panels are used by thousands of Australians all over the country. Tough as boots to stand up to any climate, they're an investment in a cleaner, greener future.
With the advancement in technology used by top solar panel manufacturers in India and reducing prices, solar PV modules will be the norm. Moreover government regulations, dread of global warming, and increasing tariffs for electricity are also driving individuals to switch to solar power.
Solar PV modules are not merely an alternative source of energy. They are a solution to the energy crisis of the world. They trap the sun's energy and harness it into electricity, and through that, we can minimize pollution, save money, and decrease fossil fuel usage. Microtek does its best to bring solar solutions to all of Microtek. From designing gadgets for power saving to providing end to end solar systems, we do our best to incorporate clean energy in our lives.
