Sunlight is captured

Solar panels on your roof absorb photons from the sunlight, even on cloudy days

If you generate more than you use, the extra energy can be exported to the grid and you could earn money - depending on your tarriff.

HOW DO SOLAR PANELS WORK

Here's how solar panels turn sunlight into useable electricity in 5 simple steps

DC electricity is converted

The panels produce direct current (DC) electricity, which is converted to alternating current (AC) by an inverter (for your home)

Export to the Grid or Use for back up

The Grid can be used to automatically import electricity from, when solar & battery aren't enough - such as at night or periods of low generation

Power Your Home

The AC electricity is used to power the lights, heating, electrical appliances - first and directly from the solar panels

Store Surplus Energy

Any surplus energy can be stored in a battery for later use - like on evenings or less sunny days