How to Convert Amps to kVA – Calculator and Examples Amps to kVA Calculator The following Amps to KVA conversion calculator will convert the current “I” in amperes “A” to apparent power “S” in kVA “kilovolt amperes”, VA “volt-amp&

How to Convert kVA to Amps? Calculator and Examples kVA to Amps Calculator The following kVA to Amps conversion calculator will convert the apparent power “S” (i.e. kilovolt amperes or kVA) into current “I” in amperes “A”, kiloamperes “kA”, milliamperes

How to Convert kVAR to Farad & Microfarad? Calculator and Examples kVAR to Farad Calculator The following kVAR to Farad and microfarad conversion calculator will convert the reactive power “Q” (i.e. volt amperes reactive or VAR) into microfarad “μF” millifarad “mF” and farad “F”. Both

Wiring Batteries and Solar Panel in Series-Parallel Configuration You may think what is the purpose of this weird combination of series and parallel connection of both solar panels and batteries instead of simple series or parallel configuration. Well, it depends on the system needs i.e. in

Wiring PV Panel to UPS-Inverter, 12V Battery and 120-230V AC Load In this very basic solar panel wiring installation tutorial, we will show how to connect a solar panel to the AC load through UPS/Inverter, charge controller. You will also know how to connect the PV panel to the battery and

Wiring PV Panel to Charge Controller, 12V Battery & 12VDC Load In this simple solar panel wiring tutorial, we will show how to connect a solar panel to the solar charge controller, battery and direct DC load according to the rating. Keep in mind that AC load is not connected in this PV

Series Connection of Batteries to the PV Panel We know that solar panels and batteries can be wired either in series, parallel or combination of series-parallel connection depending on the system voltage, backup capacity, load rating etc. Let’s suppose we have a 24V, 350W solar panel.

Parallel Connection of Batteries to the PV Panel In our previous solar panel wiring installation tutorials, we showed how to wire solar panels and batteries in series, parallel and combination of series-parallel configuration according to our system needs and design. In today’s post

Series-Parallel Connection of Batteries to the PV Panel This is another possible wiring connection of series parallel combination of batteries connected to the solar panels. As we may connect the solar panels as well as batteries in series, parallel and combo of series-parallel configuratio

Parameters and Characteristics of a Photovoltaic Cell What exactly is a Solar Photovoltaic Cell? A solar cell is a semiconductor device that can convert solar radiation into electricity. Its ability to convert sunlight into electricity without an intermediate conversion makes it unique to

A Guide on Designing a Solar Photovoltaic Powered DC Water Pump Typical Design of Solar Powered DC Motor Pump The simplest type of PV system one could ever design is by connecting single or multiple PV modules directly to the DC load as shown in figure 1 below. The overall capacity of the

Series-Parallel Connection of Solar Panels to the Battery and Inverter For small residential loads, the series-parallel combination of solar panels is less common (but possible) wiring connection to the batteries, AC and DC load through charge controller, battery and UPS/inverter. For diffe

Series, Parallel and Series-Parallel Configuration of Photovoltaic Arrays What is a Solar Photovoltaic Array? A Solar Photovoltaic Module is available in a range of 3 WP to 300 WP. But many times, we need power in a range from kW to MW. To achieve such a large power, we need to connect N-n

Marine & Boat Cable and Wire Color Codes What is a Marine Wire & Boat Cable? An insulated electrical wire and cable used in marine (boat, ship, yacht & vessels etc) for electrical wiring connection between different equipment and devices (such as switchboard and general circuit

What is the Difference between Earthing, Grounding and Bonding? There is unusual confusion to understand the basic concept and  main difference among grounding, earthing and bonding even some professionals interchanged the word for earthing, grounding and bonding such as earthing bond, bond

Charging & Discharging the Battery with  Incorrect and Wrong Connection We know that a secondary battery (also known as an accumulator) is a device that converts the chemical energy into electrical energy and stores in it for later usage. The chemical reactions in secondary cells are re

What will Happen if We Connect a Battery with an AC Source? We know that a battery can’t store AC instead of DC as an energy storage device. So never ever try to connect a battery to the AC supply at home, lab or elsewhere. Now lets see what happens if you connect a 12VDC battery to t

Design and installation of Solar PV Systems Today our modern world needs energy for various day to day applications such as industrial manufacturing, heating, transport, agricultural, lightning applications, etc. Most of our energy need is usually satisfied by non-renewable sources of energ

Series Connection of Solar Panels and Batteries with Automatic UPS System – 24V Installation In this solar panel wiring installation tutorial, we will show how to wire two solar panels and batteries in series  with automatic UPS/Inverter for 120V-230V AC load, battery charging and dir

Parallel Connection of Solar Panels and Batteries with Automatic UPS System – 12V Installation 12V is the most common solar panel wiring connection with batteries. Generally, to achieve the 12VDC to 120/230VAC system, both PV panels and batteries are connected in parallel. To do so, l