A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is an agreement between a
homeowner/building owner and Solar City, where Solar City covers the full
cost of installing and maintaining a solar system. In return, the host
customer agrees to buy the power produced by the system. This allows
building owners to pay as they go, rather than in one large upfront
payment.
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Saturday, October 19, 2013
On/Off Grid System
A solar energy system that is interconnected with the utility grid is
said to be an on-grid or grid-tied system, while a system with battery
storage is not interconnected and is described as an off-grid system.
What is Inverter
A device that converts DC power captured by the photovoltaic cells on
solar panels into AC power that can be used to power your home or
business. This device is an integral part of a solar system. Large solar
systems may have more than one inverter.
What are Greenhouse Gases
Gaseous components in the atmosphere that contribute to a gradual
warming of the planet. The most prevalent of these gases is carbon
dioxide, which is released in large quantities when fossil fuels are
burned. Nothing is burned to convert sunlight into power. Since solar
energy does not have any gaseous by-products, it is considered "clean."
What is DC Power
An electrical current whose magnitude and direction stay constant. The
photovoltaic cells on solar panels capture energy from sunlight in the
form of DC. In order to power your home or business, this current must
be converted to AC by an inverter.
What is AC Power
An electrical current whose magnitude and direction varies continuously
and sinusoidally. AC is the form in which electricity is delivered to
businesses and residences. It can be thought of as "standard" electrical
power.
What is a a Battery ?
Two or more electrochemical cells
enclosed in a container and electrically interconnected in an
appropriate series/parallel arrangement to provide the required
operating voltage and current levels. Under common usage, the term battery also applies
to a single cell if it constitutes the entire electrochemical storage
system.
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