Home solar is simpler than you think. Once you’ve made up your mind to get off the utility company’s rate-hike roller coaster, switching to solar power is really pretty simple. You say “Yes!” to choosing solar power, and we’ll do the rest, from home solar installation to maintenance and more.
But first you might be wondering, “How does solar power work?” Glad you asked! Understanding how solar power works is a good place to start when you’re thinking about how to go solar, because even though PowerAfricaSolar takes care of everything from installation to flipping the on-switch, we want you to feel comfortable every step of the way.
How does home solar power work?
1. Solar Panels
Solar panels are made of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to direct current electricity (DC electricity). As long as sun rays are hitting your roof, rain or shine, your panels are converting solar radiation into DC electricity. But in order to get the kind of power needed to turn the lights on in your living room, you’ll need an inverter.
2. Inverter
The inverter is a device that takes the DC electricity produced by your solar panels and turns it into alternating current electricity (AC electricity). It’s typically installed on an exterior wall of your house, or in the garage.
3. Main Electric Service Panel
Solar electricity from your inverter flows to the electrical panel, and then into to your home where it powers your lights and appliances. Or, if you generate more solar energy than you use, it flows into the high quality battery storage we install for you that keeps the lights on for as long as your battery storage and usage demands on average 8 hours post switching to the storage.
4. Solar Battery Storage Definition
A device that reserves energy for later consumption that is charged by a connected solar system. The stored electricity is consumed after sundown, during energy demand peaks, or during a power outage. Most common on residential or commercial buildings.
So now that you’re a solar energy expert, the next time somebody asks you, “How does solar power work?” you can tell them how simple it really is. And when you go solar with PowerAfricaSolar, you simply sit back and start saving on your electricity bill while we take care of everything. So what are you waiting for? Get started with a free estimate now.