Solar Products

A wide array of technologies and devices that convert solar energy (sunlight) into usable forms of energy, primarily electricity or heat, or directly utilize solar energy for various applications.

Types of Solar Products

Photovoltaic (PV) Products (Electricity Generation):

Solar Panels (PV Modules): Monocrystalline, Polycrystalline, Thin-Film (Amorphous Silicon, CdTe, CIGS).

Inverters: Convert DC from panels to AC for grid connection or AC appliances (String, Micro-inverters, Hybrid).

Solar Charge Controllers: Regulate charging of batteries from solar panels.

Solar Batteries: Deep cycle batteries (Lead-acid, Li-ion) for energy storage.

Solar Lighting: Street lights, garden lights, portable lamps.

Solar Water Pumps: Submersible, surface pumps.

Solar Generators/Power Stations: Portable battery banks charged by solar.

Solar Thermal Products (Heat Generation):

Solar Water Heaters: Flat plate collectors, evacuated tube collectors.

Solar Cookers.

Solar Air Heaters.

Solar Desalination Systems.

Other Solar Products:

Solar Chargers: For phones, small devices.

Solar Ventilators.

Solar Refrigerators/Coolers.

Applications in Various Industries:

Residential: Rooftop solar for homes, solar water heating, solar lighting.

Commercial & Industrial: Commercial rooftop installations, large-scale industrial water heating.

Agriculture: Solar irrigation pumps, crop drying.

Rural Electrification: Off-grid power solutions for remote communities.

Telecommunications: Powering remote cell towers.

Transportation: Solar-powered vehicles (niche), charging stations for EVs.

Space Exploration: Powering satellites and spacecraft.

Technology:

PV Cell Efficiency: Ongoing improvements in converting sunlight to electricity.

MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking): In charge controllers and inverters to maximize power output.

Battery Management Systems (BMS): For Li-ion batteries to ensure safety and longevity.

Smart Grid Integration: Inverters with grid-tie capabilities and smart controls.

Advanced Materials: Perovskites, quantum dots for next-gen PV.

Concentrated Solar Power (CSP): Using mirrors to focus sunlight for high-temperature heat or electricity.

IoT & Monitoring: Remote performance monitoring of solar systems.

Material Selection Considerations:

Solar Panels:

• Cells: Silicon (mono/poly-crystalline), Cadmium Telluride (CdTe), Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS).
• Encapsulant: EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) to protect cells.
• Front Glass: Low-iron tempered glass for high light transmission and durability.
• Backsheet: PVF (Tedlar), PET, or multi-layer polymers for weather protection.
• Frame: Anodized aluminum for strength and corrosion resistance.
• Inverters/Controllers/Batteries: Standard electronic components (silicon, copper, various metals), durable plastic/metal housings

Solar Water Heaters:

• Collectors: Copper or aluminum tubes, glass covers (tempered), insulated casing (aluminum, steel).
• Storage Tank: Steel (glass-lined) or stainless steel, with insulation.
• Piping: Copper, PEX, or durable plastic.
• Mounting Structures: Galvanized steel, aluminum.