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How a Solar Energy System Works

Most grid-connected solar energy systems work the same way:

  1. Solar Energy is converted to electricity via photo-voltaic modules
  2. An inverter converts the DC (think battery) electricity into AC (what our home use)
  3. Some sort of cut-off switch or breaker is used to isolate the system from the grid
  4. Your meter measures the solar energy created by your PV array.
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