The public has shown a heightened interest recently in the possibilities of solar power and all that it can do for the environment, as the looming energy crisis casts a shadow over our daily use of energy. Because of this, more and more solar panels are being installed onto rooftops all over the world, with government funds helping assist with the education and research of this exciting energy source. Solar energy panels can power a whole home with electricity in a renewable and sustainable way, but may require the use of a solar power inverter as well to provide the most energy capabilities.
A solar power inverter works by changing a direct electrical current to an alternating current, using a whole process of electrical switching. The process is not that complicated, but there are three main different styles of solar power inverters that work in slightly different ways, including the stand-alone solar panel inverter, the synchronous solar panel inverter, and the multi-function solar panel inverters. The first type switches direct current, or DC power from a battery over to an alternating current, or AC. This provides enough power for small personal appliances, including computers; or enough to supply the whole household if desired.
The second type of solar power inverter is the synchronous type, which allows the household to work with the power company. When energy is collected into your solar panels and then stored in a rechargeable battery, if you end up not using all of the energy that is stored there you can sell it back to your utility company, rather than having the power go to waste. This is helpful for those household who don't want to have to calculate how much AC power they plan on using throughout the month, and allows you to store an emergency amount. Additionally, with this type if it appears that the solar panels you have are not producing enough energy, the power company can compensate for the difference.
Finally, there are multifunction solar power inverters that deal with both modified sine waves and true sine waves. These also convert the DC power to AC power, but on a more delicate level, allowing you both to store up energy that is collected by the solar panels, and pass it along throughout the household. Because these are suitable for a wide range of potential household needs, they are generally considered by experts to be some of the most useful.
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