05/16/2022
Do not believe everything you were taught in school relating to the "solar system" - when we refer to the solar system in this context, we are not talking about the sun but about stars and planets!
We're talking about the network of electrical components designed to convert solar energy (formerly known as sunlight) into electricity.
The defining components of a solar system are solar panels (1), the inverter (2), the electrical panel in the home (3), and the electricity meter (4) - all of which connects to the (much) larger electricity network known as the grid (5). An easy way to understand how solar systems work is to follow the flow of energy from component to component, as depicted in the diagram below:
1. Solar Panels: Solar cells are combined in solar modules, which are combined into solar panels, which produce electricity from sunlight through the photovoltaic effect.
2. Inverter: Your solar electricity is then sent to an inverter, which transforms the electricity from DC (Direct Current) to the AC (Alternating Current) that we use in our homes and appliances.
3. Electrical Panel: The inverter then feeds this AC electricity to the building's electrical panel, allowing it to power the electrical appliances and lights in the building.
4. Electricity Meter: Any excess electricity that is not used within the building is then measured by an electricity meter as it flows onto the utility's electricity network, also known as…
5. The Grid: For every kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity a solar system sends back to the grid, homeowners in many areas can get a credit on their electric bill - a very valuable solar accounting method known as net metering.
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