Harnessing the power of the sun
How Does Solar Work?
How Does Solar Work?
How Does Solar Work?
- Sunlight hits the solar panels and creates an electric field. The electricity generated flows to the edge of the panel and into a conductive wire.
- The conductive wire brings the electricity to an inverter, where it is transformed from DC electricity to AC, which is used to power buildings.
- Another wire transports the AC electricity from the inverter to the breaker box, which distributes the electricity throughout the building.
- Any electricity not needed upon generation flows through the utility meter and into the utility grid.
- Electricity is drawn from the grid when needs of the building are greater than the power produced by the solar panels.
Why Go Solar?
How Does Solar Work?
How Does Solar Work?
- SAVE YOUR FUTURE: Stop renting your electricity and start owning it. Lock in your rate now before energy cost increase.
- HELP THE ENVIRONMENT: Did you know just one 5-kilowatt solar system can reduce greenhouse gasses by up to 9,000 pounds per year?
- INCREASE YOUR PROPERTY VALUE: Homes with solar sell faster, and on average, 4.1% higher than those without.
- SAVE MONEY: The sun in one hour radiates more energy onto earth than the entire human population uses in one year.
The Time is Now
How Does Solar Work?
The Time is Now
- Solar power has become the fastest-growing energy source. It provides a viable solution for rising energy prices.
- Solar energy technology is at an all-time best moment with the most efficient solar cells and panels ever created. They are designed to maximize sun exposure, even on cloudy days.
- The cost of solar power has dropped dramatically, and technological advances have made solar energy systems require little to no maintenance.
- Solar energy is the leading source in moving the U.S. closer to energy independence, making our country more self-sustaining.