How Does a Photovoltaic Solar System Produce Electricity?
1. Solar Panels
Solar panels are made from silicon photovoltaic cells. These cells absorb the incoming energy in the form of sunlight/solar radiation and convert that into DC current.
2. Power Inverter
The solar power inverter then converts the DC curent into AC current, which is the type of electricity that most home appliances use.
3. Electrical Box
After reaching the electrical box, the house draws the necessary amount of power actively being used.
4. Local Utility Grid
Excess power produced by the system is then fed into the utility grid.