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How Solar Power Works

A Simple 4-Step Guide

Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity, which is then changed into a form your home can use. During the day, your house uses the power produced by the panels first. If more electricity is generated than needed, the excess is sent to the grid for credit. When the panels aren't producing enough power, such as at night, your home draws electricity from the grid as usual. This allows homeowners to generate their own clean energy and reduce their electricity costs.

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Sunlight Becomes Electricity

Solar panels capture sunlight and convert it into direct current (DC) power—the first step in turning sunshine into usable energy.

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Power is Converted

An inverter transforms DC into AC power, making it safe and ready for your home.

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Your Home Uses Solar First

Solar energy flows into your electrical panel to power lights, appliances, and devices. Need more? Your home automatically pulls from the grid.

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Want more control? Add a home battery to store extra power for nighttime, cloudy days, or outages.

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Extra Power Goes to the Grid

A bi-directional meter tracks energy use and credits you for excess power, lowering your electricity bill.

FAQ

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