For homes
â– Solar panels use sunlight to produce electricity.
â– A solar inverter converts the energy from direct current to alternating current so it can power your home. It also directs the flow of energy to your home and battery.
■The battery — typically installed on a garage wall — stores solar energy.
â– Any solar not needed to power your home or battery flows onto the electric grid, and you receive a credit on your utility bill. Learn more about net metering.
â– During an outage, your building automatically disconnects from the grid and your solar + storage system powers selected rooms and appliances.
â– The solar panels recharge the battery every day, so it can provide backup power even during extended outages. The amount available will depend on the size of your system, the season and your energy use.
