{"id":4146,"date":"2023-01-03T00:42:51","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T22:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/?p=4146"},"modified":"2023-06-03T14:19:22","modified_gmt":"2023-06-03T12:19:22","slug":"solar-system-components-and-functions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/solar-system-components-and-functions\/","title":{"rendered":"SOLAR SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What makes a solar system as a whole? What are the functions of solar system components?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These might be the questions you have in a quest to understand more on solar systems. Or perhaps you do not know the function of a specific solar system component. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/how-to-size-a-solar-system\/\">HOW TO SIZE A SOLAR SYSTEM \u2013 5 clear steps anyone can follow<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or rather, you might be on a do it yourself (DIY) for <a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/how-to-size-a-solar-system\/\">sizing your own solar system<\/a> and would like to know the different functions of solar system components. With a solar DIY the common question is usually &#8220;What components do I need to complete my solar project?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are still wondering why solar energy? Then this article will help you. <a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/why-solar-energy-reasons-to-go-solar\/\">WHY SOLAR ENERGY? \u2013 10 reasons to go solar<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article is to unveil the above questions and make one well versed with components of a solar system and their respective functions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7c818e\" data-has-transparency=\"true\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7c818e;\" loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Solar-system-components-1024x681.png\" alt=\"Solar system components\" class=\"has-transparency wp-image-4193\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Solar system components<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/solar-system-components-and-functions\/#Functions_of_Solar_System_Components\" title=\"Functions of Solar System Components\">Functions of Solar System Components<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/solar-system-components-and-functions\/#1_Solar_panels\" title=\"1. Solar panels\">1. Solar panels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/solar-system-components-and-functions\/#2_Charge_controller\" title=\"2. Charge controller\">2. Charge controller<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/solar-system-components-and-functions\/#3_Inverter\" title=\"3. Inverter\">3. Inverter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/solar-system-components-and-functions\/#4_Battery_storage_system\" title=\"4. Battery storage system\">4. Battery storage system<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/solar-system-components-and-functions\/#Types_of_batteries_include\" title=\"Types of batteries include: \">Types of batteries include: <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/solar-system-components-and-functions\/#5_Protection_system\" title=\"5. Protection system\">5. Protection system<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/solar-system-components-and-functions\/#6_Monitoring_and_metering_system\" title=\"6. Monitoring and metering system\">6. Monitoring and metering system<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/solar-system-components-and-functions\/#7_Loads_or_appliances_connected\" title=\"7. Loads or appliances connected\">7. Loads or appliances connected<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/solar-system-components-and-functions\/#8_Racking_system\" title=\"8. Racking system\">8. Racking system<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/solar-system-components-and-functions\/#FOLLOW_US_ON_SOCIAL_MEDIA\" title=\"FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA\">FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Functions_of_Solar_System_Components\"><\/span>Functions of Solar System Components<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Normally solar system components consist of the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Solar panels, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charge controller, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inverter,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Battery storage system <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protection system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring and metering system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loads or appliances to be powered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Racking system<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>\ufeff<a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/how-to-start-a-solar-company\/\">HOW TO START A SOLAR COMPANY \u2013  do these 6 things and make money through solar<\/a><span data-rich-text-placeholder=\"Type \/ to choose a block\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"pointer-events:none;user-select:none;-webkit-user-select:none;-moz-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Function of each solar system component is described below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In any case you want to know how to size a solar system, then <a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/how-to-size-a-solar-system\/\">this article<\/a> will help you with clear steps that anyone can follow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>*** ALSO CHECK:<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/8-things-you-didnt-know-about-solar-energy\/\">8 Things You Didn\u2019t Know About Solar Energy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Solar_panels\"><\/span>1. Solar panels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of solar system components, solar panels receive solar radiation from the sun and converts this into electrical energy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will be direct current (DC) electricity. Normally solar panels are put either on top of a roof or as ground mount exposed to the sun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>***ALSO CHECK: <a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/why-the-need-for-standard-building-regulations-on-solar-installations\/\">Why the Need for Standard Building Regulations on Solar Installations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solar panels are connected in either series or parallel combinations. If the solar panels are many then it is normal to find both series and parallel combinations in order to meet and maintain voltage specifications for a charge controller. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/solar-panel-frequently-asked-questionsfaqs-solar-panel-faqs\/\">Solar Panel Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs) \u2013 solar panel FAQs<\/a><span contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"pointer-events:none;user-select:none;-webkit-user-select:none;-moz-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Charge_controller\"><\/span>2. Charge controller<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A charge controller regulates the charging of batteries from the solar panels. A certain amount of voltage is required for charging the battery storage system for each solar installation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The charge controller also ensures the batteries do not discharge back into the system at night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common type of charge controllers are Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) charge controller.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/solar-for-festive-season\/\">SOLAR FOR FESTIVE SEASON \u2013 10 ways to spend the festive season with lights on<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Inverter\"><\/span>3. Inverter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since solar panels generate DC power and this is stored in batteries which also are DC power sources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>***ALSO CHECK: <a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/list-of-us-standard-building-regulations-on-solar-installations\/\">List of US Standard Building Regulations on Solar Installations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An inverter converts DC electricity from the batteries to usable 220V, 110V, 240V or any needed AC voltage. The AC voltage is used to power the loads or appliances powered by the solar system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically an inverter gives an output of AC electricity and this allows end users to get AC electricity from the wall sockets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ufeff<a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/how-to-size-a-solar-inverter\/\">HOW TO SIZE A SOLAR INVERTER<\/a><span data-rich-text-placeholder=\"Type \/ to choose a block\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"pointer-events:none;user-select:none;-webkit-user-select:none;-moz-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An inverter forms an important part of solar system components. It is the brains of a solar system and advanced inverters provide a monitoring system for tracking the system performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Types of inverters include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>String inverters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microinverters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Battery based inverter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grid tied inverters<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Check how to size a solar inverter <a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/how-to-size-a-solar-inverter\/\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Battery_storage_system\"><\/span>4. Battery storage system<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Again one of the key component in solar system components. A battery storage system is used for storing energy for future use when there is no sun &#8211; usually during the night. Thus battery storage system in vital for grid failure times, during the night, during interruptions and under days of overcast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ufeff<a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/how-to-identify-fake-solar-products\/\">How to Identify Fake Solar Products<\/a><span data-rich-text-placeholder=\"Type \/ to choose a block\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"pointer-events:none;user-select:none;-webkit-user-select:none;-moz-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_batteries_include\"><\/span>Types of batteries include: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Lead-acid batteries &#8211; flooded and sealed type<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GEL batteries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lithium ion batteries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nickel based batteries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flow batteries<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Protection_system\"><\/span>5. Protection system<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Protection system is for the safety of solar system components, the loads connected and the user. Protection system for a solar system include solar power system disconnects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>System disconnects are basically switches that allow disconnecting the system from different elements of the solar system for example they allow disconnecting the power from the solar panels whenever there is need for repairs or whenever there is a problem. Thus, key components of protection system are circuit breakers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/10-challenges-of-solar-companies-in-developing-countries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12 CHALLENGES FACED BY SOLAR COMPANIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Monitoring_and_metering_system\"><\/span>6. Monitoring and metering system<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Monitoring and metering system is optional and is used for monitoring the system performance. Monitoring can be local monitoring or remote monitoring at a distance. Metering enables the operator and\/or end user to have a view of her or his usage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Loads_or_appliances_connected\"><\/span>7. Loads or appliances connected<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the appliances connected to the solar system? Typical appliances for a solar system include lighting, entertainment, fridges and phone charging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of appliances, their power ratings and run time hours (hours they are connected to the solar system) determine the time for which the battery storage system will last when there is no sun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Racking_system\"><\/span>8. Racking system<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Racking system keeps the solar panels and solar system in place. A solar system can be ground or roof top mount. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*** CHECK: <a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/how-to-size-a-solar-system\/\">HOW TO SIZE A SOLAR SYSTEM \u2013 5 clear steps anyone can follow<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep following SolarEyes International as we will be taking this topic further expanding on each component of a solar system. For example expanding on solar panel components and other topics related to solar energy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"follow-us-on-social-media\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FOLLOW_US_ON_SOCIAL_MEDIA\"><\/span><strong>FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/+Y5UixY8F8uk0YjM0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark>TELEGRAM GROUP<br><\/mark><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/solareyes-international\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark>LINKEDIN<br><\/mark><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SolarEyesInt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark>FACEBOOK<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/IgjKCKEy1FC7RacuKsP3uc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WHATSAPP<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>***&nbsp;<em>ALSO CHECK:<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/what-is-a-solar-home-system-shs\/\">WHAT IS A SOLAR HOME SYSTEM (SHS) \u2013 7 treasure things to know<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/energy-skills-institutions-in-africa\/\">IMPORTANCE OF ENERGY SKILLS TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN AFRICA \u2013 7 Institutions to watch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ufeff<a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/how-to-start-a-solar-company\/\">HOW TO START A SOLAR COMPANY \u2013  do these 6 things and make money through solar<\/a><span data-rich-text-placeholder=\"Type \/ to choose a block\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"pointer-events:none;user-select:none;-webkit-user-select:none;-moz-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/how-to-size-a-solar-system\/\">HOW TO SIZE A SOLAR SYSTEM \u2013 5 clear steps anyone can follow<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/how-to-identify-fake-solar-products\/\">How to Identify Fake Solar Products<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/12-common-natural-disasters-for-solar-installations-how-to-avoid-them\/\">12 Common Natural Disasters for Solar Installations: How to avoid them<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/biden-administration-proposes-30-climate-change-tax-on-cryptocurrency-mining-good-or-bad\/\">Biden Administration Proposes 30% Climate Change Tax on Cryptocurrency Mining: Good or Bad?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/top-10-energy-storage-manufacturers-driving-the-global-energy-storage-revolution\/\">Top 10 Energy Storage Manufacturers Driving the Global Energy Storage Revolution<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solareyesinternational.com\/etat-de-lieu-de-le-situation-energetique-en-republique-democratique-du-congo\/\">Etat de lieu de le situation \u00e9nerg\u00e9tique en R\u00e9publique d\u00e9mocratique du Congo<\/a><span contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"pointer-events:none;user-select:none;-webkit-user-select:none;-moz-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Functions of solar system components. 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