These specifications were created with certain assumptions about the house and the proposed solar energy system. They are designed for builders. .
Builders should use EPA’s online RERH SSAT to demonstrate that each proposed system site location meets a minimum solar resource potential. EPA has developed an online site. .
EPA has developed the following RERH specification as an educational resource for interested builders. EPA does not conduct third-party verification of the site data or the online site assessment results, or verify whether the home. .
The builder should install a 1” metal conduit from the designated inverter location to the main service panel where the system is intended to.
[pdf] !Energy independence !Environmentally friendly !“Fuel” is already delivered free everywhere !Minimal maintenance !Maximum reliability !Reduce vulnerability to power loss !Systems are easily expanded Solar energy. .
Light knocks loose electrons from silicon atoms Freed electrons have extra energy, or “voltage” h+ e- Internal electric field pushes electrons to front. .
Thin wafers of silicon Similar to computer chips much bigger much cheaper! Silicon is abundant (sand) – Non-toxic, safe Light carries energy into cell Cells convert sunlight energy into electric current-they do not store energy. .
Cell: The basic photovoltaic device that is the building block for PV modules. All modules contain cells. Some cells are round or square, while thin.
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