How does solar power work? 

Solar power utilizes the sun to produce the energy or electricity that you utilize in your residence. You can capture the sun's rays that produce the electricity or energy, by putting up solar panels on your roof. 

Solar panels are special glass panes which are put on your roof. They contain special cells which are known as photovoltaic (PV) cells. These cells capture the sun's energy and rays and transform them into what you utilize you’re in your home today for electricity. This energy is known as direct current or DC power, which is the power that your electric sockets utilize to turn on your lights, television, and alternative electrical equipment you have in your residence.  Surge Protection Devices for PV Installations

The typical house requires quite a few PV panels in order to supply energy for everything which you do inside your dwelling or even via your outdoor outlet. The average number of panels which is installed usually depends on how much energy you use and what type of sunlight you get during the day. The panel's production is be affected by a myriad different things such as the number of trees shading the panels, as well as the direction your house is facing. The solar panels are usually installed on the southern side of the roof if you live in the northern hemisphere or on the northern side of your roof if you live in the southern hemisphere. The further you orient the panels away from true north or south (depending on which hemisphere you live in), the less efficient the panels will be in generating electricity. 

A typical PV panel usually produces energy for up to 25 years. After this time, you would probably begin to think about replacing the panels in order to continue generating a substantial amount of solar power. 

How does solar energy work with converting the sun's energy? 

Solar power requires a device to be installed on your house or building which transforms energy that is created by the panels into form that can be utilized by the appliances in your home. This device is known as an inverter. The inverter is connected to the panels by a wire or cable which transmits the energy from the panels to the inverter box. The inverter box transforms the sun's energy into that which you use in your home today, otherwise known as the direct current energy or DC power. This then is turned over to your outlets which you use throughout your residence for your electrical appliances and electricity. 

How does solar power work with the bi-directional electricity meter? 

The solar power that is produced is measured in increments of a half hour throughout the day. This is the device which measures how much sun energy is transformed into direct current (DC) that is sent to your home. It is also the instrument which informs you how much power is sent back to the electricity grid. The amount of power that is sent back to the grid is sold to your electricity company at an agreed price. The electricity company sells your extra energy to other consumers who utilize electricity who may not have solar power. Solar PV Surge Protector

How does solar energy work when I need more energy than it offers? 

Solar energy works by providing you with as much energy as it is able to produce. If you require more energy than what it is currently producing, you will get your extra energy from the electricity grid. However, at the end of the day, with solar you will get a reduced bill because of the energy you gave back to the grid. 

How does solar power work to save me money? 

Solar energy saves you money in several different ways. The primary way is that you will use less energy that comes from the electricity grid, as you will be using that which is generated by your PV system. Because you purchase less energy from your electricity company, your bill will be reduced greatly. 

How does solar power work with your electricity company? 

Another way solar energy works to save you cash is by the fact that you can sell your excess energy back to the electrical grid instead of simply giving it away for free. You will have to contact your electricity company and enter into an agreement on the feed-in price. Once your agreement and system is set up, you will start to see further savings on your bill through your credits, which you get through the system's energy being sent back to the grid.  DC MCB circuit breaker

Solar energy is an excellent method to reduce your utility bill or to make some extra cash on the good months.