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How Solar Panels Work

A solar panel system is made up of three basic parts: solar panels, an inverter and a solar gateway. Solar panels capture the sunlight hitting your roof and convert it into electricity. A solar inverter connected to your solar panels converts this electricity into the clean energy that can power the lights and appliances in your home. The solar energy powering your home decreases the amount of energy you need to draw from the grid, lowering your electricity bill.

 
How does my home get power at night?

We connect your solar system to your home’s electric panel, similar to other circuits in your house. At night, the solar system will turn off and your home will be powered by the electric grid. During this time, your electric utility’s meter will record how much energy your home is using, as it does today.

Alternatively, you can use a Battery to store the excess solar your home generates and use this energy at night, which would enable you to achieve a self-powered home

Where does the solar power go if I don’t use it all?

When the sun is shining, the power that is generated by the solar system on your roof will flow into your home’s electric panel. As your system generates more power than your home can ​immediately consume, your electric meter will reflect as such. Some utility meters will stand still, while bidirectional meters will spin backwards when solar energy is powering your home.

Your electric bill will show zero usage during that time. During a sunny summer day, your solar panels may produce more power than your home needs. At that time, your solar system will be fully powering your home and all the excess power will flow backward through your electric meter, where it will be consumed by other houses and businesses connected to the grid.

Does The Government Pay For My Solar System?
Currently, the Federal Government is offering a significant tax credit when you purchase a solar system. Usually there are no up-front or installation costs out of pocket but each buyer would still be purchasing part of their new solar system. The Federal tax incentive is time sensitive but may be applied to your entire purchase for the solar system, roofing, batteries, etc.
Can I monitor my solar energy production?
Yes, every customer is granted access to a smartphone application which monitors the health and performance of the system. You will be able to view the real-time production of the panels with easy-to-read graphs and infographics that show how energy is moving through your system and into your home or into the grid.

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