No moving parts are needed to generate electricity through solar energy. The solar power system installed at Spring Lake Inn is virtually maintenance-free.
A Solar-Powered Victorian
By Jackie Craven, About.com
Power Without Problems
Cables connect the roof top photovoltaic panels to synchronous inverters that convert the DC output to AC power.
Photo © Jackie Craven
The photovoltaic panels convert the sun's energy into Direct Current (DC) electricity. This current travels through cables down to the basement where it will be converted to standard Alternating Current (AC) used by electric lights and household appliances.
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- Can This House Go Solar?
- The Cost of Going Solar
- How Many Solar Panels Does a Big Victorian Need?
- Mounting the Solar Panels
- Power Without Problems
- From Sun Power to Household Power
- An Electric Meter That Spins Backwards
- Design that Saves the Environment
- Fans Add to the Savings
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