With California getting as much sun as it does, it makes sense that so many people are looking for ways to take advantage of the sun and reduce their energy bill. One of the best ways to do this is by having a solar system installed around their home. What many don’t realize is all of the components that come together to make up these systems. To help you better understand, check out the information below:
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What Are Solar Panels?
Solar panels are composed of photovoltaic cells that take sunlight and convert it into direct current power. Depending on the size of your home, you might end up with three solar panels or you might find yourself needing 10. It all varies.
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What's an Inverter?
The inverter is responsible for converting DC power from the panels into alternating current power or standard electrical current that you can use in your home.
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What's a Panel Box?
AC power travels out of the inverter and into the electrical panel, often referred to as a breaker box. The power is then distributed throughout your home as needed to power your lights, appliances and more.
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What's a Utility Meter?
The utility meter is what constantly measures your electrical supply. When your system produces excess power in comparison to what you actually need, your meter will spin backwards. That helps you to accumulate a credit with your utility company. This means your next bill will end up being significantly less than what you were paying previously.
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What's a Utility Grid?
Your home will still be connected to the utility grid to make sure you don’t end up without power. While you hope that your system will produce enough power for your home, that isn’t always the case. If your system doesn’t produce enough power, the grid will make up the difference for you.
All of these key components work together to give you the power you need without all of the added expense. Solar panels are an extremely efficient way to help reduce your energy bill and take advantage of the sun. Even if the weather outside might be a little cloudy, you can still trust on these panels to give you energy. They are able to harbor indirect sunlight as well.
If you are interested in learning more information about how solar systems work and what one of these systems can do for you, contact one of our dedicated professionals at Elite Solar today. We are happy to schedule a consultation with one of our experts.