Choosing low-quality solar accessories or installation kits can harm the system’s safety and long-term performance. You can get assistance from our energy advisors to know which solar system accessories will be right for you.

What are Solar Accessories?

Solar accessories include every component of a solar system. For example solar batteries, mounting structures, cables and wires, junction boxes, etc. However, solar panels and inverters are excluded from this list. 

Every solar system accessory is important for your solar system as they have their unique roles. For example, the tracking system helps you to track the total energy generation by your system, the mounting structure ensures the right angle of solar panels, etc.

Must-Have Solar Accessories in Every Home

These are some solar accessories that are extremely important for every solar system in every home:

1. Solar Batteries

Solar Batteries

Solar batteries are used to store the energy generated from a solar system. By saving the excess energy, consumers can use it later during electricity downtime. There are different types of solar batteries such as– Lithium-ion batteries, Lead-acid batteries, Nickel-based batteries and Flow batteries. Among them, Lead acid or Lithium-ion batteries are widely used in the solar industry.

2. Solar Cables

Solar Cables

Solar cables connect every electrical component of a solar system. Unlike regular electricity cables, solar cables can resist UV radiation, extreme temperatures and weather changes. A long-lasting and high-quality solar cable requires low maintenance and ensures reliable power transmission through the solar system.

3. Solar Charge Controllers

solar charge controllers

Solar charge controllers are used in solar systems with solar batteries. It helps you prevent overcharging and safeguards the battery. Generally, there are two types of charge controllers: Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) and Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM).

4. ACDB-DCDB

ACDB-DCDB

Alternating Current Distribution Box (ACDB) and Direct Current Distribution Box (DCDB) have control, protection and monitoring functions on a solar system. The ACDB collects and distributes the AC output of solar inverters to the power grids and a DCDB collects the DC power from solar panels and distributes it to inverters.

5. Cleaning Kit

6. Fuse

Fuse

7. SPD

SPD or surge protective devices safeguard a solar energy system from extreme voltage surges during lightning. It helps to protect important components such as charge controllers, and inverters and ensures a better lifespan. Surge protection devices safeguard your system by diverting the power surges coming towards your solar system.

8. MCB

Miniature Circuit Breaker or MCB is used to protect a solar system from any short circuits or electrical overloads. In such cases, the MCBs switch off the electrical circuit automatically. MCBs can be a replacement for fuse wires because they are reusable.

9. Lightning Arresters & Earthing

Lightning Arresters & Earthing

10. MC4 Connector

MC4 Connector

11. Solar Monitoring Devices

Solar Monitoring Devices

12. Mounting Structure Parts

The solar mounting structure attaches the solar panels to different surfaces such as grounds, roofs, etc. Here are some components of a solar system mounting structure:

  • Solar Hanger Bolt: A solar hanger bolt is a fastener that attaches solar mounting rails to the mounting structure and provides a stable connection for solar panel installations.

  • PV Rib Clamps: PV rib clamps are designed to attach solar panels with metal roofs with ribbed structures. It provides a better attachment to solar installations.

  • Tile Roof Brackets: A tile roof bracket is a type of fastener used to attach solar panels to tile roofs. It also provides better attachment during solar installation.

  • Sealing Gasket: The sealing gasket is used in solar power systems to avoid water infiltration around mounting points. It creates a watertight seal that protects both your roof and solar system.

  • Rails: The rails provide a structural framework for mounting structures. It ensures proper alignment and makes the installation process easier.

  • Rail Connector: A rail connector joins two sections of mounting rails and provides alignment for solar panels, ensuring a stable and secure installation.

  • Rail Clamp: The rail clamp is used to secure solar panels to the rails. It helps to maintain the proper alignment and stability of solar panels.

  • Solar Roof Hooks: Solar roof hooks ensure the solar panels are properly attached to the mounting structure. They also provide stability and support by ensuring proper alignment of the solar installation.

  • Solar Roof Flashing: Solar roof flashing prevents water leakage in your solar system. It creates a secure seal to protect your roof from leaks and damage.

  • Curved Tile Roof Hooks: Curved tile roof hook is a special type of mounting hardware designed to securely attach solar panels to curved tile roofs. 

  • Flat Tile Roof Hooks: Flat tile roof hook is also a special type of mounting hardware designed to attach solar panels to flat tile roofs. 

  • Metal Roof Clamps: Metal roof clamps securely attach the solar panels to metal roofs. Its special design increases the longevity of your solar system.

  • Solar Cable Clips: Solar cable clips can organise and secure solar cables along the mounting structure. It keeps the cables tidy and out of the way to maintain a clean and efficient installation.

  • Solar Grounding Kits: Solar grounding kits are essential to ensure the safety and reliability of solar panel systems. It includes different components such as grounding lugs and wires that protect against lightning strikes.

  • Solar Grounding Lugs: Solar grounding lugs are metal connectors used to attach grounding wires to the entire system. It ensures safety by providing a reliable path for fault currents.

  • Solar Grounding Clips: Solar grounding clips attach grounding wires to the mounting structure. It ensures proper electrical grounding to maintain the safety of your solar system.

  • Solar Mounting Bolts: Solar mounting bolts create better attachment of panels to mounting structures. They ensure stability with different mounting structures such as rooftop or ground mounts.

  • Solar Mounting Nuts: Solar mounting nut is a type of fastener to secure solar panels to racking systems that keep the panels stable and durable. These nuts are made from stainless steel or alloy steel.

  • Solar Mounting Screws: Solar mounting screws fastens solar panels to different structures like walls, roofs, and ground mounts. Some types of solar mounting screws include stainless steel screws, self-drilling screws, ceramic-coated screws, and ground mounting anchor screws.

  • Solar Mounting Washers: Made with stainless steel, solar mounting washers are used for earthing purposes between the solar panels and the mounting rail.

12. Solar Floodlight

Solar monitoring devices provide real-time data on your solar power plant such as total energy production, temperature, output voltage, electricity usage, etc. You can access the data through a battery or inverter app, an IoT-based system or through a third-party monitoring app.

13. Mini Solar Power Inverter

Solar monitoring devices provide real-time data on your solar power plant such as total energy production, temperature, output voltage, electricity usage, etc. You can access the data through a battery or inverter app, an IoT-based system or through a third-party monitoring app.

14. Solar AC

Solar energy-powered AC or solar air conditioners use the energy generated from your solar system to provide cool air. Using a solar AC, you can reduce energy consumption by up to 50% as compared to a regular AC. It is good for our environment to reduce air pollution and also reduces your electricity bills by reducing the energy requirements.

As discussed earlier, you should always choose high-quality and branded solar installation accessories to ensure better longevity of your solar energy system.

For guidance, you can contact Das Energie Private Limited via call (+91-9830795307) or you can email us at connect@dasenergie.com. Our solar energy advisor will guide you further without any additional fee.

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