System Components

Batteries: Battery capacity is a primary concern in home power systems. The storage battery bank must have enough storage capacity to meet your power needs between charging cycles. Making sure the battery storage capacity is about double the power that would be used in a normal use day is a good minimum.

Charge Controllers protect your storage batteries from over-charging. A good charge controller will not only protect your batteries from overcharging damage, but can actually improve your renewable energy system's charging speed and efficiency.

Inverters allow you to enjoy the convenience of AC power while using renewable energy power sources. The storage batteries used in alternative energy sytems store DC (direct current) power. Most modern appliances operate on AC (alternating current) power. DC to AC power inverters make this convenience possible.

Module Mounts you come in many models and sizes such as: ground, top of pole, side of pole, adjustable and fixed structure. They are designed and constructed to endure the harshest environments and can be used for homes and industrial purposes alike. The main considerations are day long access to unobstructed sunlight and wire lengths to batteries. Appearance and ease of access for any cleaning etc. should also be considered.