2 Types of Rooftop Solar Power Systems for Your Home
Compare two grid-tie rooftop solar system types for your home, one with a battery and one without, and see which suits your power needs and budget.
Rooftop solar, known in Indonesia as PLTS Atap and better known as solar panels, is a device that captures sunlight and converts it into electricity. Seen as more environmentally friendly, this source of power is attracting more and more users. If you are still new to the topic, here are the types of solar panel systems you can install at home.
Types of Solar Panel Systems You Can Install at Home
- Grid-Tie System with EXIM, With Battery
First, you can use a grid-tie system with an EXIM (export-import) meter. This type can be used with a battery. It works much like the version without a battery, except that a battery is added to the circuit.
With this setup, you get electricity even when power from PLN, Indonesia's state electricity company, is unavailable. The battery serves as a backup when the PLN grid goes down or the available current is quite limited.
However, this type of rooftop solar is recommended more for users with a stable power supply. The size of the inverter and battery can then be matched to your needs. If you live in an urban area, there is no harm in choosing this type.
- Grid-Tie System with EXIM, Without Battery
There is another type you can choose: solar panels with no battery that still use a grid-tie EXIM system. If you want to try solar panels at a low price and your power need is 220 VA, this type is worth a look.
Installing this type is fairly easy and very quick. Maintenance is something you can do yourself, too, because when you install solar panels, maintenance has usually already been taken care of during installation.
The way to do it is to make sure no shadow falls on the array. There are some conditions for installing this type of rooftop solar, however. First, it must be connected to the PLN grid 24 hours a day. This is because a grid system like this needs to synchronize with PLN power to generate electricity.
Those are the two types of solar panels you can install at home. If you are interested in installing them, you can contact SUN Energy. With solar panels, you can certainly cut your electricity costs and create a more environmentally friendly home. As you know, solar energy never runs out, unlike natural resources that can be depleted.
