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Coolsolar solutions are one of the most reliable and trusted solar solution providers in Ipswich. We install the highest quality solar panels available in the current market. We have over 10 years of experience in the industry providing residential and commercial solar solutions to Ipswich residents. We can install your solar panels with minimum disruption and absolute attention to your requirements.
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Whether you are looking for residential solar panels or commercial sized solar solutions. coolsolar have you covered with a range of solar panel system along with the industry’s leading warranties and protections on all of our products.
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How Solar Panels Work ?
A Photo-voltaic (PV) module, solar electric panel, solar cell panel or solar panel is an assemblage of PV cells attached in a framework for installation. Using sunlight as a source of energy, solar panels generate direct current electricity. PV panel, a collection of PV modules, PV panel systems are known as array. Solar electricity is supplied to electrical equipment by arrays of PV system.
PV modules use photons (light energy) from the Sun and use photovoltaic effect to generate electricity. Most modules use thin film cells or wafer based crystalline silicon cells. The load carrying part of the module can be the back layer or the top layer, depending on the panel used. Thin film cells are semi-flexible; however, most modules tend to be rigid. The current is increased by connecting the cells in parallel, following the connection between cells in a series in the chosen voltage. Most installations need and contain multiple modules, due to the fact that a single solar module is only able to generate a limited amount of power. A PV system generally includes an array of PV modules, an inverter, a battery pack for energy storage, charge controller, interconnection wiring, circuit breakers, fuses, disconnect switches, voltage meters, and has the option to track the solar system.
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Types of Solar Panels
There are three types of solar panels available for installation.
Monocrystalline Solar Panels
The most developed and advanced compared to the other types available. They are created using pure silicon. The process used to make Monocrystalline solar panels is called Czochralski method. This method has the silicon crystal to be set in a vat of molten silicon. Following this process, the crystal is extracted slowly with a lot of care. Allowing for the molten silicon to harden into an ingot, which is a crystal shell. The ingots are then sliced to create cells, which are then further organised to make Monocrystalline Solar Panels.
Polycrystalline Solar Panels
The most popular of the three available panels, polycrystalline solar panels are very efficient. Similarly to monocrystalline solar panels, polycrystalline solar panels use silicon to make their cells. However, the method used to produce polycrystalline solar panels is novel. Instead of taking the crystal out slowly like it is monocrystalline solar panel production process, the crystal is left on the vat of molten silicon to fragment and cool. When cooled, it’s in a mold shape, which is then sliced to make wafers and further organised to make polycrystalline solar panels.
Thin-Film Solar Panels
The most versatile of the three available panels, it is the newest type of solar panel that can be installed. While the panels mentioned above were made from silicon only, Thin-Film solar panels have a mix of different materials that are used to make then. Materials such as copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS), cadium telluride (CdTe) and amorphous silicon (a-si) are used when making Thin-Film solar panels. The method used to make these solar panels is a lot different from the method used to make the other two types of solar panels as well. The materials are set in between thin sheets of conductive material with a top layer of glass serving as protection. The a-si panels use non-crystalline silicon topped with glass. It is very easy to differentiate between Thin-Fil and monocrystalline and polycrystalline as they are 350 times thinner.
Difference Between Monocrystalline And Polycrystalline Solar Panels
The big difference between Monocrystalline Solar Panels and Polycrystalline Solar Panels is that when the sunlight hits a pure Monocrystalline solar panel, the cells appear black, as opposed the cells appearing blue for the Polycrystalline solar panels. The frames of polycrystalline solar panels are also silver.
Solar Inverters
Inverters are voltage/current curves for solar panels. They are there for maximum power point tracking, ensuring that the panels are collecting as much power as they possibly can. Power in a solar system installation isn’t maximised if enough current is not taken from the PVs. A balance is very important as if too much power is taken, then the voltage collapses. The amount of current draw is depended on the amount of sunlight that strikes the solar panels. Using the process of maximum power point tracking, also known as MPPT, solar inverters convert DC power to AC power. The panels are wired to the inverters parallelly or in a series. In parallel connection, all the voltages must be the same to work optimally, while in series connection voltages of the modules add, but the lowest performing panel is used to determine the current. There are also micro-inverters, inverters that function independently, allowing for each panel to maximise their contribution. However, it should be kept in mind that they are very expensive.
Radiation-dependent Efficiency
Although it depends on the constructions of the PV modules, they are able to produce electricity from most frequencies of light. Ultraviolet, infrared, or low light are not covered by PV modules in the solar radiation range. This results in a huge portion of sunlight being wasted and not absorbed by the panels. However, they are able to give a much more efficient absorption of sunlight if covered with monochrome light. To increase efficiency a design concept that splits the light in different wavelengths was proposed. The colour produced by those light would be different, and it the beams would be directed to the specific panels tuned for those wavelengths.
Solar Panels on Roofs
Solar Panel Installation Ipswich usually takes place in roofs for most if not all personal and commercial properties. This is due to the fact that, the roof has open space with minimal obstacles and with an abundant access to sunlight. They consist of solar modules that are held in place by frames or racks, that are attached to roof based mounting supports. Oftentimes additional rails would be used while attaching the modules. Most of the Sun the Southern Hemisphere comes to Australia from the North, the solar panels are usually oriented at North, or as true North as possible. Deviation this position would result in a decrease in the system efficiency. A new solar technology in the market at the moment is Solar Roof Tiles. Solar roof tiles, a concept headlined by Telsa, looks at incorporating solar panels in roof tiles. This would make then look like regular roof tiles but have solar technology installed. However this isn’t available for solar installation in Ipswich.
Performance and Maintenance
The performance of solar system installed depends on a range of things, the geographic location, time of the day, days of the year, the direction of modules, shading, temperature etc. Performance of solar panels can be measured using DC clamp meter. For optimal performance the solar panels need to be placed North (in Australia) perpendicular to direct sunlight, all the panels in the same direction. Solar panel installation Ipswich should follow the same. Bypass diodes, which provides a current path for current flow. Keeping solar panels clean is seen as an investment, as it can help its efficiency. Checking the efficiency of the solar panels frequently is also a good idea. It would allow the property to knower to track the efficiency of the panels and how its decreasing over time. Debris on roofs and birds nesting can also decrease panel efficiency. Therefore, maintaining the solar system installed is beneficial.
Benefits of Installing Solar Panels
As mentioned previously sunlight can be converted into electricity and heat. With the technology available, we are able to take advantage of the abundant sunlight. There are several benefits to solar panel installation. Starting with environmental benefits. When compared to other energy source, solar energy has the least amount of environmental impact. It does not produce greenhouse gas or pollute our water ways, reducing our carbon footprint overall. It reduces energy bills once it’s been installed. Not only that, but you can also make money if you produce more electricity than you use. It would make you self-reliant. There are peak hours of energy production, which coincides with the increase cost of electricity at that time. Solar energy is freely available; therefore, it is accessible by everyone and would not need additional effort. Some energy is often lost during transportation, creating energy on your roof reduces the amount of energy that you could lose during transportation. It also improves grid security and increases jobs in the community. The chances of blackout in a given community is less when there are several power plants spread out in the community. Therefore, solar panel installation is not only beneficial to you but also the environment and your community. Solar system installation will benefit everyone in the long term.
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We Know that it can be challenging to find the cash you need but the good news is we have no deposit finance options available and you can pay for the system on monthly basis.
Solar Panel Installation Ipswich
Coolsolar solutions does Solar Panel Supply and Installation in Ipswich. Coolsolar does both commercial solar panel installation Ipswich and residential solar panel installation Ipswich. We are trustworthy solar contractors with great reviews from their customers. It is important to hire a trustworthy solar contractor for solar panel supply and installation. Coolsolar not only does solar panel installation Ipswich, but also do maintenance work and replace solar panels that no longer work. You can trust Coolsolar to do solar panel installation in Ipswich, for both commercial solar panel installation and residential solar panel installation. Don’t wait, book Coolsolar for solar system installation.
