HOW SOLAR WORKS
01
SOLAR PANELS ABSORB THE SUNS RAYS
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The solar panels are made up of photovoltaic (PV) cells, which convert sunlight into direct current (DC) electricity
02
INVERTER
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The solar panels are made up of photovoltaic (PV) cells, which convert sunlight into direct current (DC) electricity
03
MAIN ELECTRIC SERVICE PANEL
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The AC electricity out from your inverter is then sent to your house’s electrical panel where it in turn powers all that is connected to it, such as geysers, lights, appliances, pumps, etc
04
UTILITY NET METER
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The AC electricity out from your inverter is then sent to your house’s electrical panel where it in turn powers all that is connected to it, such as geysers, lights, appliances, pumps, etc
05
UTILITY GRID
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Your home is still connected to the grid so when the sun goes down at night you’ll still be powered. Don’t worry though, the cost is offset by any excess solar energy you put into the grid during the day via the Net Metering agreement
06
24/7 MONITORING SYSTEM
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Your home is still connected to the grid so when the sun goes down at night you’ll still be powered. Don’t worry though, the cost is offset by any excess solar energy you put into the grid during the day via the Net Metering agreement