Energy from the sun to money in your pocket
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Your solar power system connects to your electrical panel, distributing solar energy throughout your home. The system automatically switches between solar, grid, or battery power as needed, ensuring smooth transitions, especially at night.
Solar energy (photons) hits the photovoltaic (PV) array, exciting atoms and generating direct current (DC) electricity. Multiple PV cells work together to increase the current in solar panels. This process is the foundation of turning sunlight into usable energy.
DC power flows in one direction, but homes and businesses use alternating current (AC). An inverter converts DC to AC so the energy can be used in your home or business. Without this conversion, solar energy would be incompatible with most electrical systems.
After inversion, solar energy is sent to your home’s electrical panel. Solar power is used first, with any extra energy drawn from the grid. This ensures you maximize solar energy consumption while maintaining access to grid power when needed.
A bi-directional meter tracks energy imported and exported to the grid. Unused solar power is credited back, rolling over month to month, potentially reducing your power bill to zero. This allows you to sell excess power back to the grid, creating long-term savings.
Battery storage systems, like Tesla’s Powerwall, store excess solar energy for use when your panels aren't producing—at night, on cloudy days, or during power outages. This boosts your solar energy use and reduces grid reliance.
With energy storage, your home becomes more self-sufficient and resilient, providing backup power during emergencies. It also helps manage energy efficiently, especially during peak demand or rising costs. For complete independence, you can even go off-grid.
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