The main components of Residential Solar are:
Solar Panel also known as solar module or pv module n. a panel designed to absorb the sun’s rays as a source of energy for generating electricity or heating.
Inverter also known as a Grid-Tie Inverter n. an apparatus that converts direct current into alternating current
Additional components: Mounting/racking system, combiner box, DC breaker box, and grid disconnect.
Combiner Box
This box gathers all of the Solar Panel connections.
DC Breaker Box
Your array's breaker safely shuts down your solar power system at a moment's notice, allowing for safe maintenance, repair, and inspection.
Grid Disconnect
A grid disconnect allows you to stop the flow of electricity between your solar power system and your electrical system. This provides for the safe maintenance of electrical and utility systems.
How does Residential Solar work?
The solar panels produce DC electricity that run through an inverter to produce AC electricity. This energy flows into the AC power panel to power your home. Energy that is not utilized is diverted back to the utility grid, in which homeowners can receive credit through net metering programs through your local power companies.
Note: You can also store backup energy with batteries. This requires additional configuration, which our Solarians are more than willing to help you setup.
*These components are built into some models of inverters
