How Solar Power Works

Homeowners interested in having a new solar power system installed often have a myriad of questions. These questions range from the very simple "what will it cost", the more complicated how does solar power actually work. While the technology behind solar power is anything but simple explaining how it actually works isn't overly complicated.

Essentially solar electricity works just as traditional electricity does. The only meaningful difference is in how the power is generated and delivered to your appliances. Through hydro and nuclear reactors electricity can be generated for home use and while these are traditional means of generating power, solar power is far more efficient and environmentally friendly because it simply collects sunlight and converts it to usable energy for your home. In fact solar power and traditionally generated power are so similar that homeowners won't notice anything different after the new system is installed except for a lower electricity bill.

The actual process itself is fairly simple as well. Sunlight hits solar panels and excites electrons within the panels which converts sunlight to usable electricity. While you may have questions about installation, cost, and even efficiency versus traditional power, this should help you understand exactly how solar power works in the simplest of terms. Should you be interested in purchasing a solar power system for your home or having remaining questions answered please feel free to contact us any time.

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