On the power generation side, a subsystem of photovoltaic devices (solar cells, PV modules, arrays) converts sunlight into direct current (DC) electricity. On the energy use side, the subsystem consists mainly of charging, which is the application of photovoltaic electricity.
Photovoltaic or PV system are leading this revolution by utilizing the available power of the sun and transforming it from DC to AC power.
For those designing such an electrical installation, the integration of photovoltaic sources can be a challenge. This is especially true for existing buildings where, in addition to the power demand and the PV-produced power, constraints due to the existing electrical infrastructure must be considered.
Photovoltaic system with panel mounting on the roof of a galvanized structure. Photovoltaic panels are rarely mounted on the roof to allow the entry of sunlight and rain. The structure has no walls and can have openings up to 15 meters without intermediate pillars. This system is designed for agricultural and keeping animals in free outdoor areas.
Of the many materials that can be used in the construction of photovoltaic modules, silicon is currently the most widely used, since it is available in large quantities on our planet and is widely used by the electronics industry, which has seen strong development of refining, processing and doping methods in recent decades.
If the conversion of the power produced by the solar panels is done by more than one photovoltaic inverter, it is recommended that the output of those inverters be grouped by connecting them to a secondary LV switchboard, which is then connected to the main LV switchboard at a single point.
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