Solar Energy System - High-efficiency Solar Panels (12v, 60 Watts) | Includes Charge Controllers, Batteries, And Inverters For Reliable Electricity Generation

The basics of using solar power to produce electricity are not the same as using solar power to produce heat. It is said that the power of a system varies, depending on the intended geographical location. People in the northeastern U.S. will need more solar panels in their system to produce the same overall power as those living in Arizona. We can advise you on this if you have any doubts about your area.

Solar power works well for most items. It can be used to operate a gas clothes dryer (Maytag, etc) because the electrical requirement is limited to the drum-motor and/or ignite-lighter, but not a heat element for drying the clothes.

Components used to provide solar power
The four primary components for producing electricity using solar power, which provides common 120 volt AC power for daily use are: solar panels, charge controllers, batteries and inverters.

Solar Panels :
The output of a solar panel is usually stated in watts and the wattage is determined by multiplying the rated voltage by the rated amperage. The formula for wattage is Volts times Amps which equals Watts. So for example, a 12 volt 60 watt solar panel measuring about 20 X 44 inches has a rated voltage of 17.1 and rated 3.5amperage.
V x A = W
17.1 volts times 3.5 amps equals 60 watts

Solar panels can be wired in series or in parallels to increase voltage or amperage respectively and they can be wired both in series and in parallel to increase both volts and amps.