Electrical load —This refers to appliances and devices that are powered by
PV system energy. Electrical loads can be either direct current (DC) or
alternating current (AC). It is possible to have both kinds of electrical load
on the same PV system.
Wiring —Wires, also known as conductors, connect the system components
to complete circuits.
Surge protector —A device that safeguards against electrical shock from
short circuits and damaging power fluctuations.
PV modules , also known as solar panels, are the building blocks of PV
systems. PV systems convert sunlight into electricity using PV modules. You com-
bine them to form
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