Solar installation topic

1. Introduction to solar installation

Solar power is currently the fastest growing source of electricity in the world. As the amount of solar installed has risen, costs have come down dramatically and solar systems are becoming affordable to more and more people.

But before you dive into getting your own solar PV system, it is important to first understand some of the basics of how they operate. This is obviously necessary if you want to design and install your own system, but is also very important if you are paying someone else to install it for you so you can better understand if the system is right for you.

If you are completely new to solar, this article is a great starting point, it will introduce you to the main components in a system, and how they all work together. It will also provide links to other useful articles to continue your solar education.

2. Types of solar

There are 3 types of solar panels primarily used in the solar industry:

• Monocrystalline solar panels
• Polycrystalline solar panels
• Thin film (amorphous) solar panels

These 3 types of panels are used for 4 main types of solar energy:

• Electric Systems
• Water Heating
• Pool Heating
• Concentrated Power