Climate change, as you may know, is one of the biggest threats facing humanity.
You may also know that we can reduce our carbon footprint by investing in green energy resources, such as solar panels.
But how do solar panels actually work?
An excellent question…
Let’s talk about the solar power process!
Solar panels harness the sun’s energy to produce an electrical current.
They are made up of smaller units called photovoltaic cells, which allow particles of light to knock electrons free from atoms — thus, converting sunlight into electricity.
Powering your house, however, is a different story.
The process looks a little something like this:
- Sunlight activates the solar panels.
- Then, the solar cells comprising the panels produce electrical current.
- Next, this current goes through an inverter, which converts it into usable energy.
Finally, this energy runs through your electrical panel and powers your home.
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