In recent years, the cost of installing a solar panel system in residential homes has significantly decreased. This means that the savings from the free energy generated by solar panels now outweigh the installation costs.
As a result, we are witnessing a greater number of solar panel systems, also known as photovoltaic systems, being installed in various places such as homes, offices, vans, and RVs.
Understanding Solar Panels
To comprehend the radiation emitted by solar panels, it is necessary to understand how these systems function.
These systems consist of three main components:
1.The solar panels themselves
2.The wiring systems
3.The inverter
Solar panels work by converting sunlight into electricity when the sunlight hits the panels. Minerals within the panels facilitate this conversion.
The newly generated electricity then travels through a wiring system to an inverter. The inverter converts this energy, which is initially not very useful, into 120 volt AC electricity that can power standard electronics like televisions, computers, and other devices. The electricity enters your electrical system in the same way as electricity from your utility company does.
Dirty Electricity from Solar Panel Inverters
Dirty electricity refers to unusable electricity that becomes trapped in your electrical wiring. In the United States, residential wiring typically operates at 60 hertz AC, while in Europe, it operates at 50 hertz. This system functioned well when most electrical devices were designed to use this type of electricity.
However, as modern technology advanced, devices started to require different amounts of electricity that the existing system couldn’t fully support. When these devices attempt to use the electricity in unintended ways, it results in high-frequency voltage transients. These transients are caused by erratic power surges and render the electricity unusable.
This unusable electricity then becomes trapped in your electrical system, emitting electromagnetic fields (EMFs) into your home or office.
Dirty electricity is usually generated in solar panel inverters in a few ways:
1.Converting 60 Hertz AC (alternating current) into low-voltage DC (direct current)
2.Converting to higher voltage AC
3.Drawing power intermittently in short bursts by rapidly turning the electrical current on and off, sometimes thousands of times per second.
Consequently, when solar panel electricity is converted for home use, it often leads to the presence of dirty electricity. Some inverters are more effective at mitigating this issue, but nearly all will still produce some amount of dirty electricity.
The process of converting the low voltage DC from the solar panels into usable electricity for homes consistently introduces dirty electricity into the electrical lines. Over time, this buildup can reach significant levels and expose occupants to high amounts of EMF radiation.
The radiation emitted from these wires can be detected up to 6 feet away from the wiring and outlets. This is especially concerning for individuals who are sensitive to electrical fields.