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How does a solar power system work?



[|A vedio of how solar power systems work]

Solar power systems work by converting sunlight into electricity through the use of solar panels. On average 10 watts per square foot of electricity is gathered per day. People install solar systems because they are environmental friendly and there monthly utility bill is lower. This system consists of five main segments. The first segment is the **solar panel** which is placed on the roof. Solar panels are what convert sunlight into the DC power. The 2nd segment is the **power converter**. The power converter converts the DC power into the AC power. The Ac power is the same power from the national grid and is what most household appliances run on. The 3rd segment is the **electric panel**. The electric panel brings the power from the invertors to the electrical service panel or breaker box. Once it goes into the breaker box the power is split into various electrical points. The 4th segment is the **electric utility meter**. This meter handles the power and causes your electric meter to go backwards which gives you credit towards your bill. The 5th segment is the **utility grid**. It gives you central electricity during the night when your energy needs to be at its greatest. There are two types of utility grids: the off grid system and grid tied. The off grid system is not hooked up to an electric utility system, which means there are no power lines in the house. These systems require back up power. During the day electricity is stored in the battery to give your more power during the night. The grid tied has power lines that are connected to the electric uttilty system. The electric meter will spin backwards at night and forwards during the day.

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