Photovoltaic Solar Power Systems
A photovoltaic (PV) system is made up of a series of different parts all working in unison to provide electrical power for your home. Every watt generated will directly offset a watt needed from BELCO.
Typically mounted on the south-facing roof, the most recognised portion is the solar modules (or panels). The sun’s light drives the production of electricity within the panels, which is then made available to be used in your home.
PV systems are used to offset a portion of your current electrical load, thus lowering your electricity bill and your personal carbon footprint. The larger the system the more electricity you can produce and if used in conjunction with a solar water heating system the savings can be significant.
At Solar Bermuda, we have access to a wide range of top of the line inventory to fully customise your grid tied solar needs. We recognise that no two installations are the same and the versatility of our products allow us to customise a PV system for every situation. Our systems are designed and installed by nationally, (US & BDA), certified PV professionals and all our PV systems come with a 25 year manufacturers warranty on all major components and lifetime online monitoring capability. We stand by all our products and even use them in our own homes.
TYPES OF PV SYSTEMS
Grid Tied Systems (Net Metered)
In a grid tied system all the electricity produced is used to supplement the daily electrical loads of a home. The system works in parallel with the power company to produce all the power needed for your home. The larger the PV system, the more energy you will offset. In the event that your solar system produces more power than the home is using, that electricity can be sold back to BELCO, via a “net meter” interconnection agreement. This in turn, can increase your savings and further offset your energy costs.
Battery Backup Systems (Net Metered & Backup Power)
A battery back up system, like a grid tie system also produces power to supplement daily electrical loads, however the electricity produced is also used to maintain a charge on the batteries ensuring they are fully charged and available when needed. Unlike a grid tied system, in the event of a power outage, a battery backup automatically begins supplying back up power to your home’s critical loads. The number of batteries required depends on the individual power requirements of the home and how many days of backup power desired. Most systems are designed to provide one or two day’s backup power for critical loads, such as water pump, fridge and select lighting.
