Innovations in technology mean solar installations are now a practical and cost-effective method of powering areas where mains power is either unavailable or impractical. The Speedrite solar power range is #NothingButSeriousPower.
How does it work?
A solar panel is made up of a number of photovoltaic cells connected in a series, and the electricity is then generated between the front and back of each cell. Combined into a solar panel, these cells can produce enough voltage to charge a regular 12-volt battery. The solar panel normally ensures that the battery remains charged at all times, and can store the energy generated by the panel, powering the energizer 24 hours a day.
The solar panel will provide enough charge each day to maintain the battery’s charge within its operational range (ideally over 50% charge). The solar panel selected should be able to replenish the energy used by the energizer each day, so as to keep the battery in a healthy charge condition.
The importance of choosing the correct combination of energizers, batteries and solar panels to suit the specific geographic location and the operating conditions in the solar system that will be used will determine how well your fencing is going to operate.
What happens to the excess energy?
Any additional energy available above this daily requirement can be stored to improve the state of the battery, if not already fully charged. (The opposite also applies. If the energy generated does not meet the 24-hour energy requirement of the energizer, the total charge in the battery will decline.)
What if its a cloudy day?
- A solar panel will supply a reduced charge to the battery on a cloudy day. However, at night no electricity can be generated, therefore no charging will take place.
- After a prolonged period of poor sunlight, the energizer may discharge the battery such that the battery may be damaged or destroyed.
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