A solar PV (photovoltaic) array is a collection of solar panels that are designed to capture sunlight and convert it into electricity. Each panel contains small cells made of silicon, which absorb the energy from the sun's rays and convert it into direct current (DC) electricity.
The DC electricity generated by the solar panels is then sent to a hybrid inverter. The inverter is a device that converts the DC electricity into alternating current (AC) electricity, which is the type of electricity used to power our homes and businesses. The hybrid inverter is "hybrid" because it can also work with other sources of electricity, such as the grid or a generator, to ensure that you always have power, even when the sun isn't shining.
The AC electricity generated by the inverter can then be used to power your home or business. However, if you're not using all of the electricity being generated by the solar panels, the excess electricity can be stored in a battery storage system.
The battery storage system is essentially a bank of rechargeable batteries that can store excess electricity generated by the solar panels. This stored electricity can then be used later when the sun isn't shining or when your energy needs are higher than the amount being generated by the solar panels.
The battery storage system is also connected to the hybrid inverter, which can manage the flow of electricity to and from the batteries. This means that the inverter can determine when to charge the batteries, when to use the stored electricity, and when to supplement the electricity from the solar panels with electricity from the batteries or other sources.
So, in summary, a solar PV array captures sunlight and converts it into DC electricity, which is then converted into AC electricity by a hybrid inverter. The AC electricity can then be used to power your home or business, with any excess electricity being stored in a battery storage system. The hybrid inverter manages the flow of electricity to and from the batteries, ensuring that you always have power, even when the sun isn't shining.