Solar Power Facts

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Solar panels already sound pretty neat but are actually referred to as solar photovoltaic or PV due to the way they work. Solar panels consist of a number of interconnected solar cells. The sun’s light is absorbed by the solar panels, and the silicon and conductors convert it into DC (Direct Current) electricity. This is the same electricity batteries produce, but it is not good for your home since your home runs on AC (Alternating Current). To fix this the current flows into an inverter, which converts the DC electricity into AC  electricity which can then be used by your home appliances.

The majority of solar panel systems are grid-connected. It is designed so that excess electric power from solar panels will be returned to the grid if they are producing more than what your home needs at the time. In the event that you require more power than your panels can provide, your home will still draw electricity from the grid.

At night, solar panels do not generate power. As a result, electricity generated cannot be stored to be used later without a storage battery system.

Solar power is on the rise

Air pollution can hinder solar power

Solar energy is everywhere

Solar panels work on cloudy days too

Solar power is clean green energy and in New Zealand, that is our kind of energy. Talk to us today about your solar needs.