AE-5/6G Solar - Electricity for Moderate Energy Requirements

For direct current loads that only have moderate energy requirements, the AE-5/6G photovoltaic (or PV) module provides a cost-effective and efficient photovoltaic power source. The AE-5/6G has 18 single crystal cells in a series for six volt charging applications. While they can charge batteries in almost any climate, standard commercial applications for AE-5/6G include instrumentation systems, remote telemetry, signals, land-based navigation aids, and security sensors.

The modules are typically glass-laminated with robust but lightweight aluminum frames with a junction box in the back. Standard output and dimensions are:

• Peak Power (Watts): 5
• Peak Power Voltage (Volts): 8.2
• Peak Power Current (Amps): 0.61
• Nominal Voltage (Volts): 6
• Length (inches/mm): 16.8/426
• Width (inches/mm): 6.1/150
• Mounting Pitch (inches/mm): 8.07/205
• Weight (lbs/kg): 1.8/0.8

Photovoltaic is the best known and most adapted method worldwide of solar power generation through the use of solar cells. They are packaged in photovoltaic modules that are electrically connected with other modules as a solar photovoltaic array. One module may not be able to meet the needs of a household or business. Therefore, more than one module is usually required.

Each PV solar panel cell (18 cells in an AE-5/6G) knocks electrons from the sun into a higher state of energy to make electricity. More and more PVs are integrated directly into homes today. This process is called building-integrated photovoltaic. For example, in many suburban neighborhoods, you can see them on top of the rooftops. They are typically integrated into the roof or walls of the house. There are even roof tiles now with PV cells already built-in. For domestic use, the AE-5/6G can be a reliable support and back-up.

All in all, use of PV, such as the AE-5/6G, is both economically superior and environmentally friendly especially in areas where an electric connection or fuel transport is hard, costly, or even impossible to access. These include remote rural areas, island communities, and ocean vessels. Sunlight that reaches the earth's surface is plentiful and can provide about 6,000 times more than what we consume electricity-wise daily. Therefore, this renewable power source is certainly an intelligent alternative.