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20/07/2022

How is solar energy used in your home?

The power generated by your solar system is direct current (DC). Your inverter then captures the DC energy and transitions (or ‘inverts’) it to alternating current (AC) in order to make it in a usable state for your home.

Most home solar systems are “grid-tied” meaning that you’re interconnected to the utility’s electric grid and the electrical system of the home. The connection is typically through the main electric service panel, although some systems are tied into “sub” or distribution panels.

During daylight hours, the AC electricity output by the solar inverter(s) is backfed onto the main service panel, and that electricity is used up by any loads or demand (lights, AC, fans, machinery, anything), thereby making the solar panels work and produce power for your home.

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