FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SOLAR PV SYSTEMS
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Contact UsWHAT IS A SOLAR PV SYSTEM?
A Solar PV System allows you to generate, store and power your home or business with 100% renewable energy from the sun. Photovoltaic Cells or Solar PV Panels collect packets of energy from sunlight and convert it into Direct Current (DC), which is then changed into Alternating Current (AC) through the inverter for domestic or commercial use.
CAN SOLAR PV BE USED TO HEAT WATER?
There are two types of Solar Panels, Solar PV and Solar Thermal, which use different technologies to produce renewable energy. While Solar Thermal panels turn sunlight into heat to provide hot water, Solar PV panels turn direct sunlight into electricity. Immersion divers or optimizers such as Eddi or iBoost can detect excess solar generation and divert it to heating your water tank, making it a great Solar PV system upgrade to maximize your solar energy usage.
DOES HAVING A SOLAR BATTERY MAKE ME OFF-GRID?
Although a solar battery reduces your reliance on the grid, it does not make you off-grid as any excess energy your battery storage cannot hold will be sent back to the grid.
HOW MANY SOLAR BATTERIES DOES IT TAKE TO RUN A HOUSE?
The storage capacity your home needs depends on your current electricity usage measured in kilowatt-hours, which can be found on your monthly energy bill. AJ Renewables can calculate your energy needs and determine the battery storage required during a free Solar consultation.
CAN SOLAR PV CHARGE An ELECTRIC VEHICLE?
Yes! Solar PV panels generate electricity not only for home appliances but also electric vehicles. With solar compatible EV chargers like the myenergi Zappi, you can divert your excess solar energy directly to your plugged-in EV. If you plan on using off-peak times to charge your car, a solar battery can store the solar energy generated throughout the day for later use.
