A SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
The first thing you’ll need to start capturing and converting the sun’s energy is a solar panel! Solar panels are made up of 100’s of photovoltaic cells that capture solar energy as DC current, and then transfer that energy through DC wiring to an inverter.
From the inverter, AC energy can be used to power your TV or charge your electric car. When your solar energy system is set up and running, the AC current first goes to your fuse box, where it’s distributed throughout the house, and then to a battery or back to the electrical grid for your neighbors to use. There are far more moving pieces for more complex solar energy systems, but the concept is generally the same.
