What are the components of a PV system?
The components of a PV system include PV panels (groups of PV cells); an inverter for a utility-grid-connected system and when AC rather than DC is needed; wiring; and mounting hardware (framework). For an off-grid (stand-alone) system a charge regulator or controller and batteries are required. Groups of solar panels are called arrays.
The components of a PV system include PV modules (groups of PV cells), which are commonly called PV panels; an inverter for a utility-grid-connected system and when alternating current (ac) rather than direct current (dc) is required; wiring; and mounting hardware or a framework. For an off-grid or stand-alone system a charge regulator or controller and one or more batteries are required.
A PV system is made up of several different components. These include groups of PV cells called ‘ modules’ (also known as ‘panels’); one or more batteries; a charge regulator or controller for a stand-alone system; an inverter for a utility-grid-connected system or when alternating current (AC) rather than direct current (DC) is required; wiring; and mounting hardware or a framework.
