Overview

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Benefits of Solar

History of Solar

How Solar Works

How Solar Power Works

	Solar Modules Solar modules are mounted on the roof or grounds of your property, and convert sunlight into DC power.
	Inverter Power from the solar modules is sent to a device called an inverter (or power converter) which converts the DC power from the solar modules to AC power identical to that being sent to you from the utility grid.
	Electrical Panel Power travels from the inverter to your electrical service panel (your breaker box). By the time it reaches your service panel, the power from your solar panels is the same as the power from your utility company, and can be used for any of your electrical needs.
	Utility Meter When excess power is produced by your solar system, the power will flow into the grid through your electric meter. This will cause your meter to run backwards gaining you a credit with the utility company.*
	Utility Grid Most solar system owners stay connected to the utility grid, using it as a kind of battery. The utility grid receives excess energy produced by your solar system, then automatically provides you additional electricity when needed — at night and during the day when your demand exceeds your solar production.

* Net metering legislation states that the utility company must credit you at retail rates (the same rate they would have charged you). Therefore, time-of-use customers will be credited peak rates for power fed into the grid during peak hours.