How Does Solar Electricity Work?

Photovoltaic Solar Cells generate electricity by converting the sun's energy to electricity.  This is energy that is already hitting your house and going to waste.  Solar cells capture the Sun's energy and create electricity.  This electricity is then converted (by an Inverter) to the same Type of Electricity that your utility company provides to your home.  The lights and appliances in your home can then use this electricity and any "extra" unused electricity is essentially sold back to the utility company using Net Metering.

Robert Morse
BSEE, MSEE
SunCal Solar, Incorporated
www.SunCalSolar.com

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Posted by Robert at SunCalSolar.com at December 17, 2008
Categories: Solar Power,Residential Solar

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