HOW SOLAR ENERGY WORKS
A solar system works by converting sunlight into electricity, which can be used to power your home or business.
There are several pieces of equipment that are required to harness the sunlight, primarily the solar panels (PV panels) and inverter
SOLAR ENERGY GENERATION
1
Solar Panels Made up of photovoltaic (PV) cells, which convert sunlight into direct current (DC) electricity throughout the day.
2
Inverter This device converts the DC electricity generated by the solar panels into alternating current (AC) electricity. It can be installed on an exterior wall or in your garage.
3
Electrical Panel The AC electricity is sent from the inverter to your electrical panel and then into your home to power your lights and appliances. The electrical panel is often called a “breaker box.”
4
Utility Grid Your home or business is still connected to the grid, so that you’ll be able to use the electricity from the utility company at night.
