Solar electricity works exactly the same as the electricity you buy from the utility company. You turn on lights, plug in lamps and power appliances the same way you do right now. In fact, if you didn’t see solar modules on the roof, you’d never notice any difference, except a lower electric bill. While the science of converting sunshine into electricity is complex, the idea is pretty simple. Solar electricity is generated by a group of solar modules called an array that’s installed on your roof or in your yard. When sunlight falls on the solar modules, a DC electrical current is created instantly. The DC electricity is fed into an inverter that changes it to standard AC electricity, the same kind your home already uses.

You know that meter in your yard that tracks your electricity usage? The dial spins forward as you use electricity. How long and how fast it spins ultimately determines your bill. But did you know that it can spin in either direction? Whenever your solar electric system produces more electricity than you use, the surplus is channeled back to your utility’s power grid, making your electric meter spin backwards. It’s called net metering, and it means you’re earning credits on your bill. Best of all, it means your electricity at that moment is free.

According to the American Solar Energy Society, the amount of sunlight hitting the earth in just one hour is enough to provide the world’s energy needs for an entire year.

With that much potential, why isn’t everyone using solar electricity? Contact a Solar Installer today.

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