HOW SOLAR POWER WORKS
Solar power is produced by using photovoltaic (PV) cells
to capture the energy of the sun and convert it into
electricity. The basic unit of the system is the solar
cell, which are connected together into modules. PV
cells are comprised of semi-conductors, most often made
of silicon (like the chips used in computers). The semiconductors
absorb power when they are struck by light. These modules
or panels of PV cells are what you see installed typically
on the roofs of homes and businesses. The electricity
created by the solar system is DC or direct current,
and the electricity we use in our homes is AC or alternating
currents. Thus solar systems include an inverter which
changes the DC current into useable AC current. Installing
solar systems is a complicated technical process and
most people will benefit by using contractors skilled
in solar technology and electrical installation.
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