Photovoltaic Power

The most widely used technology to produce photovoltaic power involves glass-topped solar panels embedded with cells made of pure crystalline silicone that are connected with wires. These panels can be mounted on top of a roof or rack built into the ground, or integrated within a tile roof (solar tiles).

When sunlight strikes the solar cells, electrons are released, which produces direct current (DC) electricity.

The current passes along the wires into an electronic inverter which converts it to alternating current (AC) electricity.

This is the electricity that will power your home or business during daylight hours. During non-sun hours your local utility company supplies the power you use.

With a monitoring system, real-time power use can be monitored—and adjusted—for additional energy (and financial) savings.