Solar UPS System

 
A solar UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is much like a regular UPS and it has much the same components. While conventional UPS use thermal electric power to charge the battery the solar UPS uses the sunlight. It stores the energy in the battery and then can be turned on as a normal power source. The battery is made much larger than conventional units since it charges only for a certain part of the day and then needs to retain that charge for perhaps more than two uses of several hours each.
 

A solar UPS system for home has many distinct benefits:-

• It is a novelty since many people own a regular UPS but very few own a solar one due to the high cost and general lack of availability and manufacturers that make the product.
• Solar energy has a major future ahead which means it will possibly fare a lot better on the stock market than thermal and oil based energy sources and even wind power. Investing in a solar UPS is a firm step in a solar power future for homeowners everywhere.
• There is a great deal to learn when you install solar panels or use a solar UPS and live on free, green energy. You are saving a lot of money on utility bills as well as realizing that one of nature’s most ample gifts has remained largely unexploited as solar energy did not become fashionable for homeowners until recently.
• A solar UPS is something which has various uses even if you own a normal generator or UPS. If there is a blackout or no electricity for extended periods of time your regular UPS is going to run out of power and your generator will take costly oil to burn. A solar UPS is the ideal solution as it costs nothing especially if you don’t include installation costs.
• Areas which are deserts or remote locations such as forests usually do not have access to regular electricity; at least not on a regular and reliable basis. A solar UPS can change the game as it can charge during peak hours and provide valuable electricity at night or even supplement an existing grid.
 

DIY Solar UPS

Every since solar especially photovoltaic energy has become fashionable there has been a lot of research and articles regarding how to build solar cells and a UPS at home using easily available components. While this might seem like an intriguing arts and craft project it can turn out to be a near fatal hazard especially if the builder has limited experience with voltage and open circuits.

There are kits available for as low as US$500 but it is advisable not to buy them but to purchase a real solar UPS system with a proper solar powered ups battery backup and to have a professional install it in your house. Since solar powered panels and UPSs are a relatively new phenomenon, they require a permit to use at least in certain states so make sure you check with your municipality if such a procedure applies to you.