The three main types of solar PV Configuration are: Off-grid, Grid-tied and Hybrid.
Off-grid solar power systems are also known as stand-alone solar power systems. It operates independently of the public utility grid but contains solar batteries that can store the power generated by the solar panel. An off-grid system consists of a solar panel, a solar battery, a grid box, a solar charge controller, and inverters. These systems supply electricity for important loads in places without a power grid.
An on-grid or grid-tied solar system is one that operates in combination with the power grid. This implies that any surplus or deficit in electricity may be supplied back into the grid via net metering. Many household users are choosing for an On-grid solar system since they may receive credit for the extra power produced by their system and save money on their electricity bills. You will always have access to power, whether from the solar system or the grid. They are not powered by batteries. Solar Photo Voltaic (PV) array, Module mounting structure, Solar Grid Inverter, DC Cables, Array Junction Box, AC Distribution box, Lightning Arrestors and Earthing Components, and Bi Directional Meter comprise the On Grid Solar Photo Voltaic system.
A PV (Photovoltaics) hybrid system combines solar electricity with another energy source. PV diesel hybrid systems are perhaps the most widespread. They usually include a PV system (solar power), diesel gensets (generators), and, on sometimes, a storage battery. Because of its cheap running cost, the PV system is often the primary system. PV wind systems are another prevalent form of PV hybrid system. The benefit of this system is that peak operating hours often occur at different times of the day and year, allowing for more consistent and less fluctuating electricity.
There are four types of solar panels on the market
- Monocrystalline Solar Panels
- Polycrystalline Solar Panels
- Thin film solar panels
- Hybrid solar panel