Solar energy is a clean, renewable source that harnesses particles from sunlight and turns them into usable power to supply homes and commercial structures accross the world. The photons that reach our planet, fuel natural processes in almost every ecosystem. Solar power structures utilize photovoltaic panels and other methods to convert these particles into energy.

The process by which a solar energy system powers your home is nothing short of amazing. There’s some impressive technology behind what makes each panel produce big physical reactions in a relatively small space. These residential and commercial installations are photovoltaic systems that convert Sun’s rays (sunlight, basically) into electricity. How? When sunlight hits semiconductors built into the panels, it causes electrons to be freed which generates an electric current that is directed to special wiring within the panel. The process generates a direct current (DC) that is then transformed with a solar converter to an alternating current (AC). This is the same electricity that you use daily in your house, office, business or any home appliance sourcing from your standard public electrical grid.