Your electrical panel distributes solar electricity to circuits throughout your home, powering lights, appliances, and devices just like grid electricity. At a high level, solar panels are made up of solar cells, which absorb sunlight. " Because most appliances don't use DC electricity, devices called inverters then convert it to. Solar Technology Has Reached Peak Efficiency: Modern monocrystalline panels achieve 20-24% efficiency rates in 2025, with the average residential system size now at 11kW, producing 12,000-16,000 kWh annually – enough to power most homes completely. These electrons flow through a circuit and produce direct current. Sunlight strikes rooftop solar panels, which convert that light into direct (DC) electricity; a solar inverter turns DC electricity into alternating (AC) power that your appliances can use. The sun essentially provides an endless supply of energy.
[PDF Version]