With the rapid advancements of technology in the field of solar energy, more and more people have started installing Goodsun solar power systems. Of the several types of different systems chosen by our customers, the on grid solar power system is the most widely chosen one.
What is on grid solar?
The solar systems can be classified into 3 different categories based on their grid-connectivity. They are on-grid solar, off-grid solar and hybrid systems which are a combination of both. On grid solar power system is a solar power generation system where it is connected to the utility grid. The electricity produced by the system is routed to the grid from where it is used to run the various appliances. The excess power at any point of time is transmitted back to the grid.
How does on grid solar power system works?
The supply of electricity generated from the power plant flows from the user’s home to the grid and then from the grid to the user’s home . This feature makes the on-grid solar system affordable and highly useful. The solar panels, installed on the user’s home are ‘tied’ to the grid. The solar panels convert sunlight into electric energy, which is Direct Current (DC). This current is then sent to an inverter. The solar inverter then converts the DC to Alternating Current (AC), thus making it power the electrical items. This electricity is then routed to the grid where it is supplied for day to day use. The grid tied inverter additionally regulates the amount and voltage of electricity fed to the household since all the power generated is mostly much more than a home needs or can handle. An important feature is the net meter. It is a device that records the energy supplied to the grid and the energy consumed. At the end of each month, the outstanding is recorded and the consumer is provided with a bill. This ‘converted’ power supply is then used by homes through the main electricity distribution panel.
