How Solar Works
How Solar Works: Clean Energy Made Simple.
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How Solar Panel Systems Work
Solar panels capture sunlight and convert it into direct current (DC) electricity. They’re the first step in generating clean, renewable energy for your home.
After solar panels generate DC electricity, it must be converted into usable AC. Here's how:
Microinverters — Convert at each panel; great for shade.
Optimizers — Improve performance per panel, work with a central inverter.
Central Inverter — Converts all power in one spot, lower cost but less flexible.
Tracks how much solar energy your system produces and uses. When you produce more than you consume, excess energy flows back to the grid — and you may earn credits through net metering.
Your home remains connected to the power grid. This ensures you still have electricity at night or during cloudy days, with solar and grid power working together seamlessly.
NYS Net Metering FAQ
Currently in New York, net metering allows homeowners with solar systems to stay connected to the utility grid while earning full-value energy credits. When your system produces more electricity than your home needs, the excess is sent back to the grid. For every dollar’s worth of electricity you export, you receive a dollar-for-dollar credit toward future electricity usage.
When your home draws power from the grid—such as at night or during low production periods—those credits are automatically applied. This can significantly reduce, or even completely eliminate, both your monthly and annual utility bills—helping bring your total energy cost to zero.
