AC
Alternating current, commonly used by household and business equipment.
SOLAR GLOSSARY
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Plain-language explanations of solar, inverter, battery and electrical terms used across KYN Energy assessments, proposals and support pages.
PowerKilowatts and equipment demand.
EnergyKilowatt-hours and consumption.
StorageCapacity, charge and discharge.
DesignInverters, arrays and protection.
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The glossary explains recurring energy terms in plain language so customers can understand assessments, proposals and system discussions more confidently.
Definitions are general and must not override equipment-specific documentation or technical design.
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Battery capacity
The energy a battery can store, commonly shown in kilowatt-hours.
Battery management system
The system that monitors and protects battery operation.
Depth of discharge
The proportion of stored battery energy used before recharging.
Essential loads
Selected circuits or equipment prioritised for backup.
Firmware
Software embedded in equipment such as an inverter or battery.
Grid-tied solar
A system designed to operate with the grid and normally shut down during outages without suitable backup.
Hybrid inverter
An inverter that manages more than one energy source or operating route.
Inverter
Equipment that converts and manages electricity between solar, batteries, grid and loads.
Kilowatt
A unit of power describing the rate of electricity use or production.
Kilowatt-hour
A unit of energy describing electricity used, stored or produced over time.
Load
An appliance, circuit, machine or system that uses electricity.
MPPT
Inverter technology used to manage solar-panel operating conditions.
Peak demand
The highest level of power required during a defined period.
Solar array
A group of connected solar panels.
State of charge
An estimate of battery energy remaining, usually shown as a percentage.
Three-phase supply
An electrical supply configuration commonly used for larger loads.
Usable battery capacity
The portion of battery capacity available after system limits and reserves.
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