SOLAR POWERED HEAT TRACE SYSTEM

摘要

A solar powered heat trace system includes a heat trace system and a photovoltaic panel. The heat trace system is rated for use with alternating current at a specified alternating current voltage with a specified watts per foot of heat output. The photovoltaic panel is capable of converting sunlight into direct current electric power. Direct current is supplied from the photovoltaic panel to the heat trace system at a direct current voltage which is substantially equivalent to the specified alternative current voltage and produces heat within the specified watts per foot heat output for which the heat trace system is rated.