How Home Solar Power REALLY Works

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00:00Let's start with the key players in this system.

00:03First, you have the solar panels themselves.

00:06They capture sunlight and convert it into DC, or direct current, electricity.

00:12But your home's appliances run on AC, or alternating current.

00:17That's where the inverter comes in.

00:20This device is the brain of the operation,

00:23converting the DC electricity from the panels into usable AC power for your home.

00:29From the inverter, the power flows to your home's electric panel,

00:34which distributes electricity to all your lights and outlets, just like it always has.

00:39Many modern systems also include a battery.

00:42This allows you to store any excess solar energy you generate during the day,

00:46so you can use it later when the sun isn't shining.

00:50Finally, you remain connected to the main electrical grid through a special meter.

00:54This meter is crucial because it can track power flowing in both directions,

00:59both from the grid to your house, and from your house back to the grid.