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How does solar work?
Solar topic: Solar crash course, Solar technology
Learn how your solar works, so you can use the sun's rays to their fullest potential.
Photons from the sun hit your solar panels. The light, not the heat from the sun is what generates power - so a sunny winter's day can be just as good as some summer sun.
Your inverter takes the DC energy your panels creates, and converts it into AC energy for your home.
Use the energy you need in your home. Hint: it's generally better to use what you generate, so do the washing while the sun shines.
Any excess power you don't use gets exported to the grid. The excess solar is registered on your bill as a credit, called a Feed-in Tariff.