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'''Solar home systems '''(SHS) are stand-alone [[Photovoltaics|photovoltaic]] systems. In rural areas that are not connected to the [[Grid|grid]] SHS can be used to meet a household's [[Energy|energy]] demand.  
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'''Solar home systems '''(SHS) are stand-alone [[Photovoltaics|photovoltaic]] systems. In rural areas that are not connected to the [[Grid|grid]] SHS can be used to meet a household's [[Energy|energy]] demand. SHS usually operate at a rated voltage of 12 V direct current (DC) and provide power for low power DC appliances  such as lights, radio and a small TV for about three to five hours a day.
  
SHS usually include one or more [[Solar Cells and Modules|PV modules]], a [[Charge Controllers|charge controller]] and at least one [[Batteries|battery]].  
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SHS usually include one or more PV modules consisting of [[Solar_Cells_and_Modules|solar cells]], a [[Charge Controllers|charge controller]] and at least one [[Batteries|battery]].  
  
 
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Revision as of 08:36, 29 June 2009

Solar home systems (SHS) are stand-alone photovoltaic systems. In rural areas that are not connected to the grid SHS can be used to meet a household's energy demand. SHS usually operate at a rated voltage of 12 V direct current (DC) and provide power for low power DC appliances  such as lights, radio and a small TV for about three to five hours a day.

SHS usually include one or more PV modules consisting of solar cells, a charge controller and at least one battery.