A Solar array is to be designed so that it can provide secondary power to a house and satisfy the following power requirements: Output voltage 200V, Output current 9A.
You are to build the solar system out of individual cells where each cell outputs a rated voltage of IV and a rated current of 100 mA.
1. How many cells in series do you require per module?
2. How many modules do you need for the PV array?
3. What is the expected rated output power of the PV system?
4. What device should be used as an adapter so that you can make use of the PV output power in the house? Can a direct connection between the PV output terminals and a house appliance be possible?
5. If the generated energy during the day happens to be more than what's needed, how can you store it and not let it go to waste?