In a nutshell, Solar light system is a power generation system that traps energy from the sun, stores it in a battery and loads (electrical devices) are powered with it after the DC from the battery is converted to AC since most electrical devices use AC.

The major components of a solar power system are:

1. Solar Panels
2. Inverter
3. Charge Controller
4. Battery pack

At STL Solar, we offer Solar Installation services. You can reach me through the contact on my signature. We are base in Benin City.

Most of the tools you need as a solar power systems installer is contained in the toolbox as shown by the attached image.

Solar Charge Controller:

This is ued to regulate the voltage and current coming from the solar panels and going to the battery. This is because most "12 volt" panels put out about 16 to 20 volts, so if there is no regulation the batteries will be damaged from overcharging.

Note: Most batteries need around 14 to 14.5 volts to get fully charged.

This means that you don't connect the solar panels directly to the batteries. The panels are connected to the Charge Controller and the batteries to the Charge Controller.