Residential Solar
did you know?
"Yes, Solar Modules do produce electricity even on cloudy days."
"1 kilowatt equates to 1000 watts."
How Solar Works
Understanding solar is as easy as watching a sunset
Sun
The rays from the sun hit the photovoltaic panels causing the production of solar energy.
Photovoltaic panel (Solar Panel)
Contain solar cells which each cell produces electric power in direct current (DC).
Inverter
The DC power is sent from the solar panels to an inverter to convert into alternating current (AC). AC is the standard power that is used inside homes on everyday appliances and is the electrical power that is recognized by your local electric company.
Electric Meter
The electricity from the inverter flows through your electric meter which is measured in kilowatt hours. When you are generating more electricity than you are using the overage power is sent onto the grid. This causes your meter to spin backwards essentially selling electricity back to the utility company. When you need more electricity than you are producing the electricity is funneled back from the grid.
Utility Grid (Power Line)
The utility grid is controlled by the electric company and it provides electricity when needed. When you over produce electricity the overage is sent back to the grid and your electric company recognizes this as a credit. At night when you are not producing solar power your credit is utilized and electricity flows back from the grid into your home.





