{"id":926,"date":"2020-12-08T19:46:22","date_gmt":"2020-12-08T19:46:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solartechonline.com\/solar-terms\/"},"modified":"2025-04-19T17:41:51","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T17:41:51","slug":"solar-terms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solartechonline.com\/blog\/solar-terms\/","title":{"rendered":"Solar Terms"},"content":{"rendered":"

Solar Electricity Terms<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Looking into solar electricity?<\/h4>\n

You may have some questions?<\/h4>\n

Are you starting to read into solar and seeing more terms then you know what they are?<\/h4>\n

<\/h4>\n

Here are some everyday solar terms that will help in your research.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Solar<\/a>Array<\/strong> \u2013 Also a \u201cSolar Array\u201d is when multiple solar panels are strung together to form an array.\u00a0 The more panels you wire together the more power you will capture from the sun to power you home or business.<\/p>\n

AC \/ DC<\/strong> \u2013 Alternating Current & Direct Current \u2013 the types of electricity used to power your home, before and after the solar microinverters if you have solar installed.<\/p>\n

Kilowatt<\/strong> \u2013 abbreviated (kW), a measure of 1,000 watts of electrical power. . . so a saw needs 1,000 watts to run it needs 1kW to work.\u00a0 Solar panels are defined by the watts they produce, they higher watt panel, the more power it produces.<\/p>\n

Kilowatt-hours<\/strong> \u2013 abbreviated (kWh), a measure of electricity equivalent to a power consumption of 1,000 watts for 1 hour.<\/p>\n

Microinverter<\/strong> \u2013 a solar micro-inverter is a plug and play device used in solar electricity that converts direct current to alternating current. The idea of microinverters is that they isolate the panel so weather, shade, snow do not effect the whole array, rather just one panel.<\/p>\n

\"SunPower<\/a><\/p>\n

PV<\/strong> \u2013 Photovoltaics is the conversion of light into electricity using semiconducting materials.\u00a0 Electrons in these materials are freed by solar energy and can be induced to travel through an electrical circuit creating power.\u00a0 That power can be used in your home or business.<\/p>\n

Solar Azimuth<\/strong> \u2013 This has to do with the position of the sun relative to the positioning of the solar panels.\u00a0 The azimuth refers to the compass angle of the sun as it moves throughout the day.<\/p>\n

Solar Zenith<\/strong> \u2013 this refers to the angle of the sun looking up from the ground.\u00a0 These angles are important when determining the correct angles your solar panels should be placed for optimal solar generation.\u00a0 Be sure to have a solar analyst create an array that works for your home or business.\u00a0 Request a FREE<\/strong> Solar Quote Today!<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Take<\/a>True-Up Bill<\/strong> \u2013 Any remaining credits or kilowatt-hours (kWh) you return to the grid exceeds the amount of kWh\u2019s you have purchased, you will be compensated for the difference.\u00a0 The amount you are compensated is usually less then what you pay for the energy from the utility but be sure to check with your utility for specifics.<\/p>\n

Shading<\/strong> \u2013 When talking about solar energy, shading refers to the lack of sunlight reaching the solar panels, not creating solar energy.\u00a0 Caused by trees, canopies, snow, other buildings, etc.\u00a0 A solar array needs to be placed strategically so the shading does not impede solar production.<\/p>\n

Solar Monitoring App.<\/strong> \u2013 This is a system that can help monitor you solar system production to help ensure your system produces the electricity you need for you home or business.\u00a0 Ask for a FREE<\/strong> Solar Quote Today and experience solar monitoring for yourself.<\/a><\/p>\n

A Solar Analyst can help answer any questions you may have and provide you with a custom solar quote for your home or business.<\/p>\n

Give us a call today 619-743-9193.<\/strong><\/p>\n

References:<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/us.sunpower.com\/solar-array-definition<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.seia.org\/initiatives\/photovoltaics<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.sdge.com\/residential\/savings-center\/solar-power-renewable-energy\/net-energy-metering\/billing-information\/excess-generation<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/eere\/solar\/solar-energy-glossary<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Solar_micro-inverter<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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