How Does Your Solar Panel Works?

You may know that solar panels basically absorb the sunlight and then somehow that energy is converted into electricity that you need at your home. But how exactly does it work? What process takes place in that whole system with multiple hardware? Here we talk about it and you can learn more about the same.

First Step: Sunlight is projected onto the Solar Panel Surface

The solar panels on your roof are made of solar cells, otherwise known as photovoltaic cells. These cells are protected by a layer of glass on top. These cells play a role in converting sunlight into electricity. These panels are mounted on the roof so that it can get maximum sunlight exposure hence producing maximum electricity.

Second Step: Solar Cells Create Electrical Power

Every solar cell is made of two silicon layers, one of which is positive and another negative. This creates an electrical field which in turn, when hit with sunlight, makes solar cells energized and that causes electrons to be knocked loose from atoms within the semiconductor. The loose electrons are set in motion which creates electrical current. This process is the photovoltaic effect which is the base of the whole system.

Third Step: Converted Electricity

Now you have electrical current. Although the produced electricity is direct current electricity and your home appliances need alternating current, the difference between AC and DC!

So the inverters jump into the picture next. The solar inverters convert the DC to AC! And then the appliances can use that electricity.

Fourth Step: The Appliances Use the Electricity

After the solar inverter has converted direct current to alternating current, that current is distributed to various appliances for their needs and your home is powered with solar energy!

Fifth Step: The Measurement

When your system is installed on the roof, the utility measurement meter is also connected to the same, which then measures the exact amount of energy that your house is using up with various appliances. 

Now your system powers your home and provides energy with its own production. Although your home is also connected to the grid of the electricity provider. According to the usage your home will acquire or send back the energy and your bill will come with the final calculated energy expense. When you install residential or commerical solar panels, always make sure that you have considered and taken care of all the Government rebates such as Small-Scale technology certificates and also the feed-in tariffs. With Amrut Solar, you can get all the parts of the whole solar system with the best guidance and assistance. We provide solar panels, inverters and battery storage in a range of varieties according to your needs.

When you Install a Solar System in Melbourne, you save money and energy both. Along with that you make a significant contribution to the environment's betterment. Solar energy being a renewable energy source, helps save the climate and it is also best for your personal finances.