03/25/2026
🤔 How does solar actually work? The simple version. A lot of NJ homeowners think solar is complicated. It really is not. Here is the 3-step breakdown:
1. Panels on your roof capture sunlight. Even on cloudy days, NJ gets enough daylight to generate real power year-round.
2. An inverter converts it to usable electricity and Sends it to Grid operators.
3. When you need power you pull it directly from the grid. No hiccups no batteries needed.
4. The power you give to the grid is readily accessible to you immediately whenever you need and no cost extra to your project thanks to net metering.
☀️ NJ averages 4.5 peak sun hours per day
🏠 NJ homes use 6,000 to 30,000 kWh per year
📐 System sizes typically range from 5 kW to 20+ kW
🔁 Net metering means bill credits for power you do not use
⚡ Your solar rate With TheSolarStore: flat 12¢/kWh, no rate hikes ever
