Solar Array
{A solar array is a|An array of solar panels is|Solar arrays are a} {collection|set|group} of solar panels {connected that|that|which} are {wired together to produce|connected to generate|connected to create} more {electricity and capture|power and to capture|electricity and absorb} sunlight.
{A combination of solar arrays|The combination of solar panels|An array of solar cells} {and|with} {one or more solar converters|some or all of the solar conversion devices|several solar convertors} (and {optionally a|an optional|possibly a} battery) {creates a fully functional|makes a fully-functional|can create a fully functioning} {solar power plant|energy source for solar|system for powering the sun}. {A solar array is part|Solar arrays are part|A solar array is one} {of the solar power systems that|of solar energy systems which|in the systems of solar power that} {supply|provide|generate} {power|electricity|energy}. {This electricity|The electricity generated|This power} can be {used to power homes|utilized to power homes|utilized to power homes,} or {exported|sold} {to the grid|into the grid|for grid-connected use}.
Home Solar Array
Solar arrays {are easily|can be easily|can be} {installed wherever there is good|placed wherever there is plenty of|installed anywhere there is ample} sunlight. {A solar array installation|An array of solar panels|Solar arrays} {can be found|is usually located|can be located} {on the roof of a|in the rooftop of your|at the top of the} {home|house}. Solar arrays {that face|facing|that are facing} {south in|to the south of|towards the south in} the United States receive the maximum {sun and generate the most|sunlight and produce the highest|sun’s rays and generate the most} {power|energy}. The {number|amount} of panels {you need|required|needed} to {cover your electricity usage|meet your power needs|provide your electricity needs} {also depends on the location|is also dependent on the location|will depend on the position} of the panel{,|} {both in regards to|as well as|with respect to} {your geographic location and|the geographical location of your home and also|your geographical location as well as} the design {itself|of the panel itself}.
{You can also install|It is also possible to install|You could also put} {a solar array|an array of solar panels|solar panels} {on top of|over} ground mounts. This is {a common option|a popular option|an option that is common} for solar farms {and|as well as} rural {areas where land is usually|regions where land is typically|areas where land is generally} {cheaper|less expensive|more affordable}.
{You can mount solar arrays|Solar arrays can be erected|You can install solar arrays} on {other structures than roofs|other structures , other than roofs|any other structure other than the roof}. {You have many|There are a variety of|There are many} {options|choices|possibilities}. There are solar {canopies|canopy}{, solar patios,| as well as solar patios,| and solar patios. There are also} solar pergolas{ and|, and} solar {gazebos|Gazebos}.
Are you {heading out|planning to go out|planning to take a trip} {on|for} the weekend? {You can also install|It is also possible to install|You could also put} solar {arrays|panels} {on top of vehicles|over vehicles|on top of your vehicles}. {The use of solar|Solar|The utilization of solar} energy in RVs {has been an option|was a possibility|has been a viable option} for {many years|a long time|several years}. {However, boats are now|But, now boats are|However, more and more boats are} {starting to incorporate|beginning to include solar|getting ready to integrate solar} panels.
Solar arrays {are also used|can also be used|can also be utilized} {with energy storage systems like|to store energy in systems such as|with energy storage systems , such as} solar batteries {in off-grid settings|for off-grid locations|that are used in off-grid environments}{, such as hunting cabins| like hunting cabins| such as hunting lodges}. There are {also|other|many} {niches for solar arrays|areas for solar arrays to be used,|specializations for solar arrays,} {such as ones|like those that are|for example, ones that are} {integrated|that are integrated|built} {into buildings|in buildings|to buildings}.
Solar Array Types
There are three {types:|kinds:|typesof PV panels:} roof-mounted, {ground-mounted,|ground-mounted|ground mounted,} and carports. {Every type of pv|Each type of PV|Every kind of pv} panel installation {has different purposes|serves a different purpose|is designed for a specific purpose}{, so what works| and therefore what is effective| So what works} {in one school may|in one school might|at one school may} {not work in another|not be suitable for another|not work in another}.
- Rooftop Arrays {- The most common|The most popular|The most commonly used} {type|kind} {of solar array is the roof mount|that solar panels are roof mounted|for solar arrays is the rooftop mount}. {Mount the solar racking|Install the solar rack|The solar racking is positioned} to {hold multiple pv|secure multiple PV|support multiple PV} panels {in place directly to|directly on|on} your roof. {Panel can be attached|Panels can be connected|Panels can be attached} to {flat or sloped|sloped or flat} roofs {made from|made of|constructed of} {metal, rubber|the materials of rubber, metal|either rubber, metal} or shingle. Roof mounts {are able to|can|allow you to} {attach roofs in places|connect roofs to places|attach roofs in areas} {that were otherwise impossible|which would otherwise be impossible|that would otherwise be difficult to attach}. {Installation costs are typically|The installation costs are usually|Installing costs are generally} {lower than for a ground-mounted|less than a ground-mounted|lower than those for a ground mounted} system. Roof mounts {aren’t bulky|don’t weigh a lot|aren’t heavy} and {can protect|are able to shield|can shield} your roof from{ certain|| damage caused by certain} elements.
- Ground-Mount Arrays {- Ground-mounted arrays tend|These arrays are considered|The arrays that are mounted on the ground tend} to {be the most|become the most|be among the} {popular|sought-after|well-known}. They {produce the most|generate the most|provide the highest} {energy per kW|power per unit of energy|amount of power for each watt}. They can be {placed|set} in any {direction or angle|angle or direction|direction and angle} to {maximize|increase|maximise} energy production. They are {easy to access|simple to access|easily accessible} {for maintenance but require open|for maintenance , but they require clear|to maintain, but require access to} ground. {However, they can be|They can also be|They are however} shaded by {nearby trees|trees that are nearby|trees nearby}{, power poles, and| or power poles| power poles, power lines, and} {buildings|structures}.
- Carports – {Overhead canopy designed|Overhead canopy that is designed|The canopy over the head designed} to {cover parking spaces is called|protect parking spaces is known as|cover parking spaces is referred to as} solar carports. {Both ground mount solar and|Ground mount solar as well as|The ground mount solar as well as} solar cars {do not|don’t} require a {surface to mount|concrete surface to install|suitable surface for mounting} the {panel|panels} . {The canopies enable|Canopies allow|The canopies permit} installers to {position|place|set} panels {at optimal angles for|at the right angles to ensure|in the best angles to get} {maximum sunlight hits|the greatest sunlight exposure|maximum sunlight penetration}. {Solar panel carports are better|Carports for solar panels are more effective|Solar panel carports are superior} than {ground-mounted panels|panels that are mounted on the ground|panels mounted on ground}.
Solar Panel
The {main source of solar|primary source of solar energy|primary source for solar} {is the|sunlight is from the|power is} sun. {Solar panels, also|The solar panels are also|Panels for solar, often} {recognized|known|referred to} as Photovoltaic {panels, generate|panels, produce|panel, create} sunlight{ that are made up|, which is made up| which is composed} of {particles known as photoelectrons|photoelectrons, particles that are incorporated|particles referred to as photoelectrons} {into the power supply which|to power the supply that|in the power supply. This} {could be used to control|can be used to regulate|can be used to control} {electric|electrical} loads. {It also has a number|There are also a variety|Additionally, it has a range} of photovoltaic (PV) solar cells.
{You can use solar panels|Solar panels can be used|Solar panels are a great option} {for many purposes|to serve a variety of purposes|for a variety of reasons}{, including| such as| for} {remote power systems for cabins|the remote-powered cabin systems|Remote power for cabins}{ and| as well as|, as well as} remote sensing. {Also, you can produce|Additionally, you can generate|You can also generate} electricity {using residential or commercial|with commercial or residential|by using commercial or residential} {solar electric systems|system of solar power|electrical systems that are solar powered}. Photovoltaic modules are made up of photovoltaic cell circuits that have been sealed in an environmentally-protective laminate. They {are the basic building|are the fundamental building|form the foundational} {blocks|components|elements} {of solar power|for solar energy|in solar} systems. Photovoltaic panels {are made up|consist|are comprised} of {one or more PV modules|several PV modules|at least one PV module} {that can be assembled|which can be arranged|that can be put together} {into a pre-wired and|to form a pre-wired,|into a pre-wired} field-installable {unit|device}.
Solar Panel for Your Home
The {rarest opportunity to make|most unlikely opportunity to earn|best chance to make} {a profit and do well|money and be successful|profits and earn a decent amount} is {the promise of one|with a single|to purchase a} solar panel {for|that you can install in|to power} your home. {How many Panels|What number of panels|How many panels} {do you need|are you looking for|will you require}? {More than 2 million homeowners|Over 2 million homes|There are more than two million home owners who} have {installed|put in} solar panels. Barnes Solar received more than {60,000|60,000}. This is the {highest|largest|most} {number of homeowners requesting|amount of homeowners who have requested|number of homeowners who requested} {quotes for residential solar panels|estimates for solar panels for their homes}.
The {economics of solar are|solar power cost is|cost of solar is} dependent on {where you live and|the location you live in and|where you live as well as} {what your utility company|the amount your utility company|what your utility company’s} {charges for electricity|costs for power|is charging for electric power}. {Also, how much|Additionally, the amount of|In addition, how much} {power you use|energy you consume|electricity you use}.
Another {term|name} {is|can be|refers to} PV Module. {It is a group|It is a collection|It’s a set} of PV cells{ that|, which| which} are also {known|referred to} {as solar cells|by the name solar cell|for their solar-powered cells}. {Combinations of PV modules are|The combination of these modules is|These kinds of modules}{ also|} {known as PV panels|called PV panels,|called PV panels} and {they are connected together|are joined|they are linked} to {achieve the necessary|provide the required|create the necessary} {current and voltage|power and current|amount of current as well as voltage}. {This large array is also|This huge array is|The large array is} {known as|called} {a PV array|an array of PV|PV array}. {A PV module is|The PV module|It is} {a component|an element|one of the components} of any Photovoltaic {system which|system that|device that} converts sunlight into {electricity into|electricity , resulting in|into} {dc|DC|the dc} current (DC){,|} or solar {electricity|power}. {To deliver the necessary|To supply the required|In order to supply the} voltage and current{, a PV module could| the PV module can| the PV module may} be connected in {parallel or series|series or parallel}.
Types of Solar Panels
Solar panels {from different manufacturers|made by different companies|from various manufacturers} {can have|may have|are available with} {different designs and quality|various designs and qualities|diverse designs and specifications}. {The majority of panels|Most panels|The majority of solar panels} {fall into one of|are classified into|belong to one of} {three categories|three types|the three groups}: monocrystalline{,|} thin film{,|} or polycrystalline.
{These three types|The three kinds} of panels {may not all|might not|may not} {have the same efficiency rates|offer the same efficiency|feature the same efficiency} or physical {characteristics, but|properties, but|characteristics, however} {they are|they’re} all equally {effective|efficient}. Each panel{ type|} {has its|has|comes with its} {pros and cons|advantages and disadvantages}.
They {are more durable|last longer} than {traditional|the traditional|conventional} silicon-based {panels|panels}. Each {type|kind} {of panel will be|is|that is available will be} {described|explained|discussed} {below|below|in the following paragraphs}.
- Monocrystalline Solar Panels {- Monocrystalline|Monocrystalline solar} panels {are the most efficient|have the highest efficiency|offer the greatest efficiency}. They {use a unique|utilize a special|employ a distinctive} manufacturing {process|method|technique} to {extract the best from|get the most out of|extract the highest quality from} silicon, {the parent|the main|which is the primary} material. Monocrystalline panels are {made|constructed|created} {from silicon ingots with|of silicon ingots that have|from silicon ingots of} {very|extremely} high {purity|quality}. {These wafers are then|The wafers are} {cut into thin wafers that|cut into thin wafers which|made into thin wafers that} are {mounted in a grid-like|arranged in a grid-like|then arranged in a grid} {shape|form|design}. Each{ individual|} silicon wafer is {unique|distinctive|distinct} and easily {distinguishable|identifiable}. The panel appears {black|as black|like black}.
Monocrystalline panels are {made|constructed|created} {from silicon ingots with|of silicon ingots that have|from silicon ingots and have} {a high purity rating|the highest purity|an extremely high purity rating}. {This makes them exceptional at|They are incredibly efficient in|This makes them extremely efficient at} producing electricity. {These panels have|They have|The panels are rated at} an {initial efficiency rating|efficiency rating of|initial efficiency of} 21.5%.3 {They are also very|They are also|They’re also} {compact and can perform|small and perform well|compact and are able to perform} {in low light conditions better|in dim lighting conditions better|under low-light conditions more effectively} {than other panels|than other panels}.
{This type of panels have|These panels come with|This kind of panel has} {a major drawback: they|one major disadvantage: they|an important disadvantage. They} {are more expensive than more|cost more than|are more costly than} Spanels. {However, costs can vary|However, prices can vary|But, the cost can differ} {greatly between manufacturers and panel|significantly between panel manufacturers and|dramatically between panels and manufacturers} {designs|design}. Monocrystalline panels {produce|generate|create} more waste {because of|due to|as a result of} their {cylindrical|circular} silicon ingots. The edges of {each|every} wafer are {discarded during manufacturing|removed during the process of manufacturing|eliminated during production}.
- Polycrystalline solar panels {- Polycrystalline solar panels|Solar panels made of polycrystalline|These solar panels} are {much more cost-effective|more affordable|more economical} {than monocrystalline cells|as compared to monocrystalline solar cells|in comparison to monocrystalline cell}. Polycrystalline panels are {made|constructed|created} {from melted silicon|of melted silicon|out of silicon that has been melted}. {This is then poured into|Then, it is poured into|It is then poured onto} square wafers. {This melting process makes almost|The melting process produces nearly|This process melts almost} all {of the material|the materials|the material that is} {available, eliminating|available, thereby reducing|accessible, which eliminates} {a lot of waste in|the need for waste|many of the waste generated by} {manufacturing|the process of manufacturing|production}.
{These panels are relatively|They are quite|These panels are fairly} efficient{, with an average| they have an| with an average} efficiency {of 13% to 16|of 13%-16|between 13% and 16}{%| percent}. {However, they rarely|But, they don’t|However, they do not} perform {as well as|like|better than} monocrystalline panels. They {also don’t perform well|are also not as effective|don’t do as well} in {high heat|extreme heat|extremely hot} or {low light conditions|in low light conditions|low light environments}. {Also, polycrystalline|Additionally, polycrystalline|Polycrystalline} panels {are typically|tend to be|are usually} larger{ and can have|, and may have| in size and can display} {a shimmering blue color|an ethereal blue hue|the appearance of a blue shimmer} {that is less appealing than|which is not as appealing as|that’s less appealing than} {monocrystalline and thin-film panels|monocrystalline or thin-film panels|monocrystalline and thin-film panels}.
- Thin-Film {Panels -|Panels :|panels -} {Thin film solar panels|Solar panels made of thin film|Thin-film solar panels} {are not made of|aren’t made from|aren’t composed of} silicon{ as other types| like other kinds of|, as are other types of}. {These panels are made from|They are constructed from|They are made of} {alternative photovoltaic media, which|different photovoltaic materials, which|other photovoltaic material, and} are {deposited on a|placed on a|put on a very} {thin layer of substrate|small layer of the substrate|tiny layer on the surface}. This unique {structure|design|construction} {gives rise to some very|creates some|is the reason for some} {distinctive panel characteristics|distinct characteristics of the panels|distinctive characteristics of panels}.
{Although they are|While they’re|Though they’re} not {as efficient|as effective|the same efficient} as {monocrystalline or polycrystalline|polycrystalline or monocrystalline} {panels, thin-film panels|panel, panels made of thin film|panel systems, the thin-film type} {can|may} still be {used in|utilized in|used for} {a variety of|various|many different} applications. They {can also be|are also} visually appealing in {areas|places|locations} {where traditional solar panels might|in which traditional solar panels may|where conventional solar panels could} {struggle|be unable to compete}.
The {drawbacks|disadvantages|shortcomings} of {thin-film solar cells|solar cells made from thin films} {have made them less popular|have led to their demise|are what have made them less popular}{, particularly| especially} in residential {areas|regions}. {These solar cells are connected|They are connected|The solar cells are interconnected} {but are not|however they aren’t|but they’re not} suitable for {all roof designs|every roof design|any roof style} {due to|because of} {their low efficiency ratings|the low efficiency rating|they have low efficiency} {and|as well as} {large space requirements|huge space requirements|the large size of space required}. {These solar cell can be|They are|The solar cells are} less {stable and degrade faster|stable and can degrade more quickly|durable and degrade faster} {than traditional panels|than conventional panels|than traditional panels}.
Solar Panel Installation Cost
{These costs are common|The costs mentioned above are typical|This is a common occurrence} for solar {buyers who compare|buyers who are comparing|customers who compare} solar quotes {from|on} {the|Barnes Solar Marketplace.|their} Barnes Solar Marketplace. {You can expect to|It is possible to|You could} {find solar panel prices|get solar panel prices|discover solar panel costs} {that are up to|which are|that can be} 20% {cheaper|less|lower} than working with {one company|a single company|one firm} when you {compare solar panel quotes|compare solar panel prices|evaluate solar panel quotes} on {Barnes Solar’s|the Barnes Solar} {solar marketplace|marketplace for solar}.
What is the difference between Solar Array and Solar Panels?
If you’re {considering solar|thinking about solar|considering using solar power} for your {home or business|business or home}{, it’s important to understand| it is important to know| It’s crucial to comprehend} the {difference|distinction|differences} between solar arrays {vs|and} solar panels. {While they may seem|Although they might appear|Although they appear to be} {similar, there are some|identical, there are|like they are similar, there are} {key differences that could impact|important differences that can affect|fundamental differences that will determine} {which option is best|the best option|which one is the most suitable} for you. In this blog{ post|}{, we will break down| we’ll break down| we’ll go over} the {differences|distinctions} {between solar arrays and solar panels|of solar panel arrays and solar solar|in solar arrays and panels}{,|} {so you can|to help you|so that you can} make an informed {decision about|choice about|decision on} {what’s right|the best option|which one is best} for you!
The {main|primary|major} {difference between solar arrays vs|distinction between solar arrays and} solar panels {are the individual|is the number of|is the individual} solar cells that {make up|comprise|compose} {the solar array|an array of solar cells|the array}. Arrays {are made up|are comprised|consist} of solar panels{,|} and they {work|are used|function} {together to produce electricity|together to generate electricity|together to produce electricity}.
{Arrays can be customized to|The arrays can be customized to|Arrays can be customized} {fit your specific energy needs|meet your particular energy requirements|satisfy your individual energy needs}{, whereas panels are standardized| while panels are standard| and requirements, while panels are standard} units. Solar arrays {are also generally|are generally|can be} {more expensive than solar panels,|costlier than solar panels|higher priced than solar panels} {but|however} they {offer more flexibility|are more flexible|provide more flexibility} {in terms of design and|regarding design as well as|with regards to design and} {functionality|function|performance}.
{When it comes to|In the realm of} solar power{, there are two main| there are two primary| there are two major} {types|kinds}{:| that are available:| of solar power:} photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP). PV solar {uses|makes use of|utilizes} sunlight {to directly generate|directly to generate|directly to produce} electricity, {while|whereas} CSP {uses mirrors or lenses|makes use of lenses or mirrors|utilizes lenses or mirrors} to {concentrate sunlight onto|focus sunlight on|direct sunlight onto} {a small area to produce|an area of a limited size to generate|the area in order to produce} heat{, which is then| that is later|, which can later be} {used to produce|utilized to generate} electricity. Solar arrays {can be either|may be|can be} {PV or CSP, but|CSP or PV, however|CSP or PV, but} {solar panels are always|the solar panel is always|all solar panels will be} PV.
{Now that you know|Once you’ve figured out|If you’re aware of} the {difference|differences|distinction} between solar arrays {vs|and} solar panels, {you can|you are able to|it’s time to} {decide which option is best|determine which one is the best|choose which option is right} for you. If you’re {looking for a more|seeking a more|looking for a} {customized solution with more flexibility|flexible and customized solution that is more flexible|personalized solution that offers more flexibility}{, a solar array may| an array of solar panels could| the solar array could} be the {right choice|best option|ideal choice}.
{However, if|If|But, if} you’re {on a budget|in a tight budget|budget-conscious} and {just want|only want|want to have} {a basic solar setup|an easy solar setup|an affordable solar system}{, solar panels may| solar panels could| then solar panels might} be the {way to go|best option|right choice}. {Whichever route you choose|Whatever option you decide to go with|No matter which option you pick}{,|} solar power is {a great|an excellent|a fantastic} {way to save money on|option to cut down on|method to reduce} your energy {bill and|bills and also|bill , and also to} {help the environment|aid in the protection of the environment|improve the environmental impact}!
If you have {any questions|any concerns|questions} {about solar arrays vs|regarding solar arrays vs.|regarding solar arrays or} solar panels, {feel free|don’t hesitate|please feel free} to {reach out to|contact|get in touch with} our {team of experts at|experts from|team of experts from} Barnes Solar and our {network of solar companies|group of solar companies|network of solar firms}. {We would be happy to|We’ll be glad to|We’ll gladly} {help you select the best|assist you in choosing the right|guide you to the most suitable} {option for your needs|solution for your needs|option for your requirements} and {answer|address} any questions you {have|may have|might have}. {Excellent company to work for|A great company to work for|Great company to work with}! We {installed a solar system|put up a solar panel|set up a solar system} {last summer and are now|in the summer of 2013 and are|this summer and are} {saving a lot of money|saving money|making a significant savings}.
