SolarWorks installers
are fully accredited and have been installing and servicing stand-alone
power systems for twenty-five years. SolarWorks are alternative power system
professionals able to assist you with appropriate product selection, system
installation and maintenance for your power system design and power system
requirements.
Power
System Components
Basically,
a stand-alone power system comprises:
Method
of producing power -
i.e. through the use of photovoltaic solar panels, wind generators,
water turbines and petrol/diesel generators (and battery charger)
or any combination of the above. The 'hybrid' system uses a
combination of two or more methods of power production.
Deep
cycle batteries -
for storage of the power generated
Controller/regulator -
to regulate the flow of power to the batteries and protect against
over charging
Inverter -
to convert battery DC voltage to 240 volt AC for use of normal
household appliances.
Appropriate
wiring -
for low voltage, if required, together with adequate fusing,
earthing, etc.. It is important that each component is matched
to suit the other equipment in the system and a household's
power needs.
