1(The POM)
PV Panel: mono-crystalline
These panels are more efficient when the panel is oriented to the sun on a clear day
2(The POM)
PV Panel: poly- crystalline
These panels are more efficient on a cloudy day
3(The POM)
PV panel: Amorphous thin film
These are the least efficient panels, but the are light weight, cheaper, flexible and easy to mount.
4(The POM)
PV Combiner (3 points)
-Provides a PV disconnect
-combines the panels
-houses a lightning arrestor
5(The POM)
Load Center
- A box with all the circuit breakers for all the components in the POM with
very complex wiring to accommodate all components.
6(The POM)
Charge Controller
-Controls the way the PV panels charge the batteries.
7POM brand names (5 points)
-Outback
-Midnight Solar
-Schneider
-Magnum
-SMA
8(The POM)
Inverter
-Responsible for AC current. It converts DC to AC
9(The POM)
AC and DC Breaker Box
-There is a Breaker Box for AC and DC. DC runs the water pumps some lighting and the fridge.
10(The POM)
Components of the POM (5 points)
-PV Combiner
-Load Center
-Charge Controller
-Inverter
-AC and DC Breaker Box