Solar panels
Photovoltaic modules, mounted on a roof or on the ground, that turn sunlight into DC electricity. Their output depends on sunlight, orientation, tilt, shading and temperature.
Solar & Construction
Solar power systems
Horizon Bridge Company's activities include solar and construction. This page explains, in general terms, how solar power systems work. HBC is ready to implement solar projects.
How it works
What a solar power system is
A solar photovoltaic (PV) system turns sunlight into electricity. Solar panels produce direct current (DC) when sunlight falls on them. An inverter converts it into alternating current (AC), the form used by buildings and most equipment.
Depending on the design, the electricity is used on site as it is produced, stored in batteries for later use, or combined with power from the public grid.
Main components
Inverter
Converts DC from the panels into AC for the building's electrical system. In systems with batteries, a hybrid or battery inverter also manages charging and discharging.
Batteries and storage
Store electricity for use when the panels are not producing, such as at night or during a grid outage. Storage is optional in grid-connected systems and essential in off-grid systems.
Mounting and protection
Mounting structures hold the panels securely at the right angle. Cabling, fuses, isolators, circuit breakers, earthing and surge protection keep the system safe to operate and maintain.
Types of system
On-grid, off-grid and hybrid
On-grid
Connected to the public grid, usually without batteries. Solar electricity is used on site first and the grid supplies the rest. For safety, most on-grid systems switch off during a grid outage.
Off-grid
Works independently of the grid. Batteries supply power at night and during cloudy periods, sometimes with a backup generator. Suited to sites without a grid connection.
Hybrid
Connected to the grid and equipped with batteries. It draws on solar power, stored energy and the grid, and can keep selected circuits running during an outage.
Planning a system
What to consider
- 01
Site assessment
Available roof or ground area, orientation, shading, structural condition and access are checked on site.
- 02
Sizing to consumption
The system is sized to how much electricity is used and when, and to whether power is needed during outages.
- 03
Design and installation
Components are selected to work together, and the system is installed with suitable cabling, protection and earthing.
- 04
Maintenance
Panels need periodic cleaning, especially in dusty conditions. Inverters, batteries, connections and protection devices should be inspected regularly, and monitoring helps spot drops in output early.
HBC is ready to implement solar projects.
For more information, contact info@hbc.krd