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Solar panels are devices that convert light into electricity.
Inverters convert direct current DC to alternating current AC.
Batteries are an energy storage technology.
What are solar panels?
Solar panels are devices that convert light into electricity. A solar panel is a collection of solar cells. Lots of small solar cells spread over a large area can work together to provide enough power to be useful. The more light that hits a cell, the more electricity it produces.
What are Inverters
Inverters convert direct current DC to alternating current AC. The most common type in Australia are string inverters which send DC produced by solar panels along one or more cables called strings to a single inverter. Another type are microinverters which consist of a small inverter attached to each panel that directly converts its DC to AC.
What are batteries?
Batteries are an energy storage technology that uses chemicals to absorb and release energy on demand. Lithium-ion is the most common battery chemistry used to store electricity.
Coupling batteries with renewable energy generation allows that energy to be stored during times of low demand and released (or dispatched) at times of peak demand.
Small-scale batteries can be installed in homes to provide backup power.
Due to the technology’s versatility and falling costs, the use of batteries for renewable energy is increasing.