How Essens Renewable’s On-Grid Solar Panel System Works

The on-grid solar panel system is one of the three types of solar panel systems offered by Essens Renewable. This system generates electricity from solar modules and channels it into a building’s electrical network. But how exactly is electricity delivered from the solar modules to the building? Read on for a full explanation of how an on-grid solar panel system works.

What Is an On-Grid Solar Panel System?

An on-grid system refers to a solar power generation system that is directly connected to the national power grid operated by PLN. In this setup, the electricity generated by the solar system is prioritized for direct use by the building load during the day. When solar generation is insufficient, electricity supply is automatically provided by the PLN grid.

Components of an On-Grid Solar Panel System

A solar power system generates electricity from sunlight, which is converted into electrical energy through the photovoltaic effect in solar modules. In practice, solar power systems can be installed on rooftops or on the ground, depending on the needs of various industrial sectors.

Therefore, the components of an on-grid solar panel system include solar modules, an inverter, DC/AC protection and disconnection devices (DC isolator/AC breaker), electricity meters (depending on the interconnection scheme), cables, and mounting structures. An on-grid system also allows electricity from the solar power system to be used directly by the load and/or exported to the grid in accordance with applicable regulations.

Advantages of an On-Grid Solar Panel System

As explained earlier, an on-grid system is directly connected to the national electricity grid. As a result, it offers advantages in terms of easier and faster installation, allowing electricity to be used directly by the customer. In addition, on-grid solar panel systems have relatively low maintenance costs because they do not require batteries or other additional supporting components.

How Essens Renewable’s On-Grid Solar Panel System Works

Below is how an on-grid solar panel system converts sunlight into electricity and delivers it to a building:

The solar modules absorb sunlight and convert it into electrical energy through the photovoltaic effect.
The inverter converts direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC).
The AC Combiner, or Solar AC Distribution Panel, installed between the inverter and the load, functions to provide protection against overloads and short-circuit risks.
The electricity, now in the form of alternating current, is used directly by the building load.
When electricity generation from the solar modules is not sufficient to meet the load demand, or during nighttime, electricity from the PLN grid becomes the main power supply for the building load.
The Net Meter records the amount of electricity supplied from the PLN grid to the building load before it is delivered to the building. At the same time, the Energy Meter allows the inverter to read power from the grid and control power production. As a result, no power is exported to the grid.

The electricity generation from the solar modules can also be monitored regularly by users through an application installed on their devices. So far, Essens Renewable’s on-grid solar panel systems have been used in various commercial buildings.

That is an overview of Essens Renewable’s on-grid solar panel system, from its definition and components to its advantages and how it works to generate and distribute electricity to buildings. If you need consultation regarding solar panel installation, Essens Renewable, as a solar EPC company in Indonesia, is ready to help you find the most suitable solution for your needs.

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