How Solar Works?

 How Solar Works

 

"Photo" means light and "voltaic" means electricity, so photovoltaic (PV) systems create electricity from light. PV provides a powerful solution for today’s energy needs. PV is clean, economical, reliable and versatile, harnessing the infinite power of the sun. Oil supplies and energy prices fluctuate, but the sun always shines. In fact, every hour, the Earth receives more solar energy than it uses from burning fossil fuels for an entire year!

How an Allied Sun photovoltaic system works.

• First, the solar panels instantly convert sunlight into direct-current (DC) electric power.

• Next, an electrical inverter converts the DC power into standard alternating-current (AC) power.

• Your existing electrical panel then distributes the solar power (and any utility power) to your load center in a normal manner.

• Finally, any excess power generated by your system is sent back to your electric service provider. When you generate more power than you need, your electric meter spins backwards and you receive a full retail energy credit with your local utility company! You can use this excess electricity free of charge later that day, at night, or even months later. At least once a year, you are charged for any net energy consumed.This process is called “Net Metering.”