Product FAQ:

Q: How does a Solar Energy System work?
A: Solar modules, constructed by laminating electrically interconnected solar cells under glass, carry out the conversion. Solar cell and module technologies vary in cost and performance, the amount of energy that each produces being a function of the particular technology and the amount of light (insolation) available. A percentage of light energy falling onto a solar module is converted into direct current (DC) electricity for use at the place of generation or an inverter can convert the DC electricity into alternating current (AC) and feed it back to the electricity grid. Solar PV should not be confused with solar thermal technology, which is used to heat water for buildings or swimming pools.

Q: What type of cell phones and GPS devices can I power with your portable power system?
A: You can power 90% of small cell phone and GPS devices. Each system has a protective charge controller to ensure no overload on your portable cell phone or device. As long as you have a wall charger for your device, you can plug it in to the Solar Inverter!

Q: Is there any real limit to the amount of electricity that a solar cell can produce? For example, if you focus twice as much light onto a small cell, will it not output twice as many watts? Would I require a special type of panel in order to complete this project?
A: Typically, when you concentrate a light on a solar cell, the output increases; however, at the same time, when you increase the amount of light on solar cells, the temperature of the solar cells also increases.