Solar- Photo voltaic
Photo voltaic panels will produce electrical power in daylight hours. They can be directly connected to batteries to store their DC power. Although they have a longer payback period, they don't require maintenance or planning in some cases and have a lifetime of over 25 years plus. A combination of wind power and Photo voltaic is a practical solution if you have periods of low wind speeds during the summer.
Types of Solar Photo voltaic Panels
Photo voltaic panels fall into two groups, Polycrystalline and Amorphous silicon (PV film). Both will work efficiently on cloudy as well as sunny days.
Polycrystalline is the most efficient and the most expensive. Amorphous silicon (PV Film) has the advantage of being less than half the cost per watt but will require more units to produce the same power output. PV panels are ideal for heating water or powering lighting or computers.
All units come in mountable frames, weather proof in toughened glass, and we have power generation units ideal for powering lighting caravans, auxiliary buildings etc.
Can you use solar with a wind turbine system?
Yes, they are useful in this application especially where you have a stand alone system. Mainly they are useful as a suppliment source of energy when there is no wind, ensuring that your battery banks have constant power.
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