Solar energy has gained tremendous popularity among homeowners and business owners seeking a cleaner, more cost-effective way to power their properties. Here's how these systems work: Solar panels capture sunlight and convert it into direct current (DC) electricity, which travels to an inverter. That inverter changes DC power into alternating current (AC), which runs everything from air conditioners to home offices. Batteries join the mix when a home or business wants extra backup or wishes to store the power generated during the day for later use. Net-metering arrangements allow the system to feed excess electricity back to the local utility grid.
What's in a Solar Power System?
Aside from the panels, a complete solar system includes a number of other components, often referred to as the balance of systems. A guide