How Solar PV Panels Work
How does solar PV work?
In this section, we have included all the components that could be configured in a Solar PV system and a brief description of how it all works and fits together. While everything included could be implemented together, the system can also run with various combinations depending on the customer. We will work with you to tailor your combination during the consultation at your home, when we will configure a system design that is best suited to your specific energy requirements.
the Solar Process
Solar PV panels
Solar panels designed to generate electricity are commonly known as solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and are the preferred type of panel in recent times due to their efficiency. These innovative panels harness the power of sunlight to produce electrical energy, which can be directly utilised to power your home or business. Moy Solar specialises in the installation of Jinko Solar PV Panels, which offer a best-in-class, sustainable and eco-friendly source of power for your energy needs.
Solar Inverter
Solar inverters are essential components of solar PV systems, converting the DC output from solar panels into the AC electricity used in homes. For customers opting for a system including battery storage, we recommend the Sigen Hybrid, which will be paired with the Sigen Battery outlined below, for its AI-Optimised features and to future proof your system. For customers opting for a system without battery storage, we install Huawei Inverters for their efficiency & reliability. Customers will get access to either the mySig App (Sig Energy system) or the FusionSolar App (Huawei system) where they can monitor their systems energy generation in real-time and manage things like battery charging, electric vehicle charging and more.
Power your appliances
You can use the energy you generate to power your electric household appliances, as the system produces the energy. This will significantly reduce your dependency on the grid and protect you from rising energy costs.
Using any excess energy you generate
Selling the excess energy to the grid (Micro-generation)
Storing the excess energy in a battery for future use
Batteries store surplus electricity from your solar PV system, providing power when needed in the future, such as at night or during cloudy days. They can also be charged from the grid during off-peak hours (Smart Meter required), to further optimise your energy consumption and reduce costs.
At Moy Solar, we install Signen Batteries as they are safe and very customisable.
Batteries are considered an optional add-on and customers who choose them have energy requirements & a system size that aligns with the benefits of batteries. We can help advise you on what best suits your needs during your free consultation.
Heating Water For Hot Showers
The MyEnergi Eddi is a device designed to optimise the use of surplus energy generated by solar panels in domestic settings. The Eddi directs excess electricity generated by your panels to heat water in a hot water tank or immersion heater. This process ensures that any surplus energy is effectively utilised.
The Eddi is considered as optional add-on which most customers opt for.
The moy solar process
Our goal is for every installation with Moy Solar to be a simple process for you.
A few of our commonly asked questions
What is the difference between Solar Thermal and Solar PV Panels?
In essence, PV systems generate electricity, while thermal systems are focused on heating solutions. At Moy Solar, we only install solar PV systems due to their efficiency and more versatile application in households and businesses.
Can I store the energy generated by my solar panels?
Yes, if you choose to include a battery with your system you can store excess energy for later use. You can also add a battery in the future if you decide not to get it during the initial installation.
Batteries store surplus electricity from your solar PV system, providing power when needed in the future, such as at night or during cloudy days. They can also be charged from the grid during off-peak hours (Smart Meter required), to further optimise your energy consumption and reduce costs. Advancements in lithium-ion batteries have made solar energy storage more practical.
How can I monitor the performance of my solar panels?
You will get access to the FusionSolar App where you can monitor your systems energy generation in real-time and manage things like battery charging, electric vehicle charging and more.
What maintenance is required for solar panels?
While solar panels are robust, cleaning them every few years, or more often in areas near the sea or busy roads, is necessary to maintain efficiency.
Can solar panels still generate power on cloudy days?
Yes, solar panels can generate power on cloudy days, but their efficiency decreases because less sunlight reaches the panels. They can still produce electricity from indirect or diffused sunlight, though the output will be lower compared to sunny days.
How do solar panels work?
Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity through photovoltaic (PV) cells. These cells absorb sunlight, exciting electrons to create an electrical current, which is then converted from direct current (DC) to usable alternating current (AC) by an inverter.
Can solar panels heat my water too?
Yes, if you have the MyEnergi Eddi installed you can direct excess electricity generated by your panels to the immersion heater. You can learn more about the Eddi on our products page.
