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A residential solar system is designed to generate electricity from the sun's energy
The main component is the solar panels, which are typically installed on the roof of your home. These panels are made up of many individual solar cells that absorb sunlight and convert it into direct current (DC) electricity.
The DC electricity produced by the solar panels is then sent to an inverter. The inverter's job is to convert the DC electricity into alternating current (AC) electricity, which is the type of electricity used in your home to power appliances and lights.
The AC electricity from the inverter is then connected to your home's main electrical panel, also known as the DB board. From there, the solar-generated electricity can be used to power your home's electrical needs.
If your solar system generates more electricity than your home requires at any given time, the excess electricity can be sent back to the battery connected to the inverter, this is to store electricity in the even of power outages at night when the solar panels aren’t producing power or if an off grid solar system is needed where there is no municipal power connected to the inverter and electricity is required at night when the solar panels aren’t producing power.
A basic residential solar system also includes various safety components, such as disconnects and meters, to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Jaco van Niekerk -Sable Energy
