Pv Solar Systems

Today's solar panels capture around 15% to 20% of the energy collected on a sunny day when it's cloudy. Even this low percentage is enough to run many households.In this situation the alternative is to have your solar PV system mounted on the ground.

The amount collected on a cloudy day will be less than that collected on a sunny day, but the energy creation doesn't simply stop. The frame can be built out of galvanised steel or aluminum, and is attached to the ground via a concrete foundation. In many cases the frame will be a rigid half A frame like structure.

Photovoltaic (PV) systems, which convert sunlight directly to electricity by means of PV cells made of semiconductor materials. You must be certified via the Clean Energy Council in order to be eligible for the government's grants and possibly in order to collect the feed-in tariff as well. The Australian Government have created several schemes to promote and encourage solar power, one such scheme is the Feed-In Tariff where you get paid a premium on the electricity you provide from your solar panels and direct it into the power-grid.

Solar energy technologies often have a higher investment cost. This means that a person is likely to pay more money initially to purchase and install a solar PV system.

Government grants have stopped but they offer another incentive in the form of STC's (Small Scale Technology Certificate) these are available to help cover the cost of a PV installation for domestic systems. The PV solar systems are securely fitted to your roof and convert sunlight into electricity. This electricity is then fed through the inverter and into the grid.

By: Chris Kaz

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