solar power system
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- February 11, 2013
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Solar cells are almost like magic. These inert devices, with no moving parts, are able to convert simple sunshine into electrical power. Although the novelty of solar power systems makes them seem complicated, in reality they are quite simple.
Parts of a Solar Power System
A complete solar power system consists of a few parts. A simple system usually contains one or more solar panels, an inverter and a mounting system. The solar panels capture the energy of the sun and are built from a carefully engineered sandwich of semiconductors. The inverter is needed to convert the DC power of the solar panels into AC power usable by common household appliances. Some systems also include a battery bank and a charging system for the batteries; these systems are designed to be self-sufficient and may also include a small gasoline-based generator as a final back-up
Converting Solar Power Into Usable Power
When sunlight
