PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS

Photo voltaic is the most recognizable solar energy technology; it is the most versatile, simplest to install and cheapest to maintain and provides a highly valued product: “electricity“.

Grid Connected System:

This is the most popular type of solar Photo voltaic system; it is integrated with the electricity network and allows to sell any excess power production to the Utility. This kind of technology can be installed on top of a roof or integrated into roofs and facades of private houses, offices and public buildings. Photo voltaic technology could be also used as a design feature by architects replacing elements in buildings envelope. Solar roof tiles or slates can replace conventional materials for instance.

Off Grid System:

Where no main electricity network is available, stand alone Photo voltaic plants could provide vital power for communities in remote areas; rural electrification means either a small solar home system covering basic electricity needs in a single household, or larger solar mini-grids which provide enough power for several homes (Local Energy Exchange).