The
solar panels turn day and sunlight into electricity.
The absorption of light in the solar cells builds
up electric voltage (volts), as solar cells do not
store any electricity all energy gained is fed through
a regulator to the battery and stored there
Q:
How
long do solar modules last?
A:
Life
expectancy is around 20 years depending on the type.
All parts are designed for outside use, even seawater,
hail and storms can't damage a Solara panel.
Q:
Do solar
panels need maintenance?
A:
The
only maintenance a solar panel requires is cleaning
with a damp cloth from time to time, no other maintenance
is needed. However, if lead acid batteries are used
the acid levels need to be checked every six months
and topped up if necessary.
Q:
How do
I measure the size of equipment required?
A:
Quite
simply: you work out your average comsumption per
day: Add that to the specified power of an appliance
(watts) and multiply it with the daily running hours.
For example:
Appliance
Specified power
Running time per day
Comsumption per
day
Radio
5 watts
5 hrs
25 Wh/d
Light
10 watts
4 hrs
40 Wh/d
Colour TV
40 watts
3 hrs
120Wh/d
Total :
185Wh/d
Q:
Are
blocking diodes fitted in the solar panels?
A:
Blocking
diodes are only supplied in the Uni-Solar range, all
Solara modules require regulators fitted in the system
for complete protection.
