1. How Solar Works
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Discover the process of how sunlight is converted into electricity using rooftop
solar panels.
2. Solar In Your Home
Photons (particles of light) hit the solar panels and
are converted into electrons of DC (direct
current)electricity.
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3. How Solar Works
The inverter converts the DC power
to AC (alternating current) power
to be used in your home.
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4. How Solar Works
The net energy meter records the
amount of power produced and
used.
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5. How Solar Works
The home uses energy produced by
the solar panels.
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6. How Solar Works
Any power not used in the home
is fed back onto the utility grid for
credit.
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