Solar panels can be used to generate electricity for both commercial and home use. In both cases, the Solar Panel are installed on Roof Top to get maximum possible sunlight and generate maximum electricity from the system.

Following are the steps involved in the installation process:

Step-1: Mount Installation

The first step is to fix the mounts that will support he 550W Solar Panel. It can be Roof-ground mounts or flush mounts depending on the requirement. This base structure provides support and sturdiness.  Care is taken on direction in which the PV panels (monocrystalline or polycrystalline) will be installed. For countries in the Northern Hemisphere, the best direction to face solar panels is south because it gets maximum sunlight. East and West directions will also do. For countries in the Southern Hemisphere, the best direction is North.

Again, the mounting structure must be slightly tilted. Angle of the tilt could be between 18 to 36 Degree. Many companies use a solar tracker to increase the conversion efficiency.

Step-2: Install the Solar Panels

Next step is to fix the solar panels with the mounting structure. This is done by tightening nuts and bolts. Care is taken to secure the whole structure properly so that it is sturdy and lasts long.

Step-3: Do Electrical Wiring

Next step is to do the electrical wiring. Universal Connectors like MC4 are used during wiring because these connectors can be connected with all type of solar panels. These panels can be electrically connected with each other in following series:

Series Connection: In this case, the Positive (+) Wire is of one PV module is connected to the Negative (–) Wire of another module. This type of wiring increases the voltage match with the battery bank.

Parallel Connection: In this case, Positive (+) to Positive (+) and Negative (–) to Negative (–) connection is done. This type of wiring voltage of each panel remains same.

Step-4: Connect the System to Solar Inverter

Next step is to connect the solar energy system to a solar inverter. The Positive wire from the solar panel is connected to the Positive terminal of the inverter and the Negative wire is connected to the Negative terminal of the inverter.

The solar inverter is then connected to the Solar Battery and Grid input to produce electricity.

Step-5: Connect Solar Inverter and Solar Battery

Next step is to connect the solar inverter and the solar battery. The positive terminal of the battery is connected with the positive terminal of the inverter and negative to negative. Battery is needed in off grid solar system to store electricity backup.

Step-6: Connect Solar Inverter to the Grid

Next step is to connect the inverter to the grid. To make this connection, a normal plug is used to connect to the main power switch board. An output wire is connected with electric board that supplies electricity to the home.

Step: 7: Start Solar Inverter

Now when all the electrical wiring and connections are done, it is time to start the inverter switch ON the Main Switch of the Home. Most solar inverters will have digital display to show you stats regarding generation and usage of solar unit.