A Step-by-Step Guide to Solar Panel Installation with Navitas Solar
Do you want to know how installing solar panels works? This article will help you understand the process of solar installation in detail. So you know what to expect from the team installing your solar panel. While the process may seem like rocket science, it is easy if you stick to the process and trust a professional. Navitas Solar is India's best solar panel manufacturer with a decade of experience. We manufacture and install your solar system to help you embrace sustainable energy.
Let's get to understanding the process of installing your solar panel!
Step-by-Step Guide to Solar Panel Installation
Site Survey For Solar Installation
Whether buying a house or building your factory, a location survey is a must because the site or location plays a major role in the strength of your establishment. Likewise, a site survey is a must when installing a solar panel!
It is because of several factors, such as:
- determine the compatibility of the site for installing solar panel
- estimating the number of panels that'll fit the space
- determine the voltage required for the solar panel
- calculate the number of supporting hooks and clamps needed
- plan the route to install rails and inverter batteries
- determine the earthing process for solar panel
Site survey allows us to understand if the space can hold the solar panel system. Additionally, it helps one to estimate the materials and cost of solar installation.
Civil Work To Support The Solar Panel
The solar panel has electricity flowing through it. Thus, it is more susceptible to electric leakage and other mishaps. The plan must pass the civil structure assessment to avoid such situations. It inspects the land surrounding the solar plan, the structural design of the solar plan, and more. Once the plan is approved, you can install solar panels.
Solar Panel Stand Installation In the Area
Firstly, set up the basic stand for installing solar panels. This stand includes installing railings with the help of hooks and clamps. This stand size depends on the size of the panels and their numbers.
Our bodies need to absorb vitamin D from sun rays. Likewise, solar panels also need to absorb sun rays to generate electricity. Thus, the panels need to be at an angle of 15-20 degrees. The stand structure may vary depending on the type of roof or surface.
For Flat Surface:
If you have a flat surface, you need a stand that provides height. You will need extra rods and clamps to create a 15-20-degree angle for the solar panel.
For Slope Surface:
If you have a slope, you are good to start the installation. First, install the roof hooks depending on the design of the railing installation. Now, one can choose whether they want to install the clamps first or directly install the railing. You can install the end and mid clamps to the railing. In contrast, you can install the end clamps on the roof and position the railings. Connect each railing with rail connectors to secure the panel stand.
Solar Panel Installation Connection On The Stand
Once you ensure that the solar panel stand is sturdy without any loose nuts, it's time to assemble the solar panels! Firstly, you need to get the most suitable panels for you. Navitas Solar has been one of the best solar panel companies to get your panels. We have various panels ranging from multi-crystalline, mono-crystalline, and half-cut modules.
Now, secure the edge of the solar panel on the edge of the railing per the finalized design. If installing many layers on your home terrace, start with the topmost layer.
Panel Wiring To Get Electricity Flowing
After installing the panels, you need to connect them to get the electricity flow. Firstly, connect the panels in series connection for constant capacity (amp) or parallel connection for constant voltage. Following this, connect the DC and AC wires to the ends panel and connect them to the converter using an MC4 connector. At this point, you must connect the solar charge controller to control Undervoltage and Overvoltage.
Inverter Connection For AC Electricity
The electricity from sun rays is DC (direct current), which you can't use. First, you need to convert it to AC (alternating current). Thus, it would help if you had an inverter to convert the DC from the solar panel to AC and divert it into the main electric system of your house or office. You have to connect the negative and positive wires of the solar panels with the allocated slots in the inverter because electricity will flow through the wires.
Battery Connection To Store Electricity
Depending on the on-grid or off-grid systems, you must connect the batteries. In the on-grid system, the excessive electricity produced in your solar system is transferred to your desired electricity company. But, if you wish to store the excess electricity produced for an off-grid panel system, you need a battery. Join opposite charging ends of the wire to the battery and inverter. Thus, any excessive electricity produced will be stored in the battery for later use.
Earthing Kit Installation For Solar System
Electricity is constantly flowing through the solar panel system. Thus, it increases the chance of current leakage. Additionally, the open placement of solar panels puts them at risk of thunderstorms. Firstly, you need to install a lightning arrest (a rod-like structure) at the highest point of your panel stand. Because it'll attract the electric strike surrounding the panel to ensure its safety. Secondly, you need to ground the bottom of the panels with the earth. Especially if you have installed the solar panel on the ground, it helps tackle electricity leakage by transferring electricity to the neutral ground.
Conclusion
Installing a solar panel requires attention to great details. We discussed a detailed guide to help you with solar panel installation. First, you need to check the compatibility of the available space to install the solar panel. Determine the number of panels you will need and their voltage. The civil team decides whether the ground can sustain a solar plan and passes the plan's design. Following this, you must determine the panel stand style based on the flat or sloped surface. Secure the railings in the desired design using roof hooks and clamps. Install the panels on the railing and wire them in a series or parallel connection. Now, connect the wires to the inverter and batteries using connectors. A commercial solar company like Navitas Solar can simplify this process. Take the first step with solar panel installation and embrace sustainable energy!
