Solar energy is now used in all parts of the world. Just a few years ago, solar energy was not widely used because it was very expensive. However, thanks to rebates given by the government, it has now become affordable.
Nevertheless, there are some doubts about solar energy’s ability to generate electricity that can meet the needs of appliances that consume a lot of electricity, such as air conditioners and refrigerators.
In this article, we explore these issues and learn how you can use solar energy to power heavy electrical appliances like AC and refrigerators
Well, yes, you can run an air conditioner on solar power. Solar energy can power any electrical load, provided you have a large enough solar array.
Running AC with solar panels can be a great idea to protect the environment and save your finances. It is feasible thanks to powerful solar panels and an inverter.
To understand how this works, stop thinking about solar panels powering certain appliances or electrical loads in your home.
In an off-grid system, this would make sense. However, the majority of solar systems are connected to the grid.
In a grid-tied solar system, the energy generated by the system is fed into the home’s existing electrical grid and consumed in real time. If your system produces more than you need at that moment, the electricity is fed back into the grid and credited to you.
The solar power does not flow specifically to your AC device or to your refrigerator or anything else in your home. It’s just being fed into the house just the same as the power comes into your house from the grid.
Instead of thinking of solar powering specific things in your home, just think of it as offsetting the total amount of electricity your home uses each month. With enough solar panels, your system can offset any amount of your electric bill. In this way, you can run an AC with solar energy and save the massive amount that air conditioning costs.
In a nut-shell, solar can provide enough power to run an AC unit if you install a big enough system capable to generate that amount of electricity.
If you are reading this, you already have or you’re thinking of a solar panel installation on your house. We, Amazing Solar are one of the leading solar providers in Australia. We would be more than happy to help you with a solar panel installation and consultation. Do not hesitate to contact us on 1300 025 955 or Email Us on [email protected]
