What are the components of a solar system?
The most basic solar system consists of a solar panel, a charge controller, and a battery. For example, you can plug a small all-in-one panel/charge controller into your car’s cigarette lighter and put it on the dashboard to trickle-charge the car battery while the car is parked.
If you want A/C power, you can plug an inverter into the cigarette lighter and power a small home appliance from your car battery. Make sure the battery, the inverter, and the load are compatible.
What is a Solar Generator?
A solar generator has solar panels that charge a battery, and has a/c outlets and USB ports. Larger solar generating systems can provide energy for houses, businesses, or industries.