How does residential solar power work?

The method that goes into creating residential solar power consists of:

Solar panels

These will normally be located on the roof of your property, but don't have to be. These will convert the sunlight into
DC power.

Power converter

This will convert the Dc power into AC power, which is the same as what we get from the national grid, and what our household.
equipment runs on.

Electric Panel

Electricity traveling from the inverter now needs to go to the electrical service panel or breaker box. The power will then be distributed
From here to the various electrical points in the home

Electric utility meter

When more power is actively produced than is required in your home, this excess will flow through the electric meter, causing it to run backwards
giving you credit with the electric utility company.

Utility Grid

During the night and at high energy demands in the day, the utility grid will kick in generously supply you with central electricity when the demand exceeds the solar energy system