How does a solar energy system produce electricity?
A solar energy system uses the sun as a source of fuel. When a photon from the sun contacts the solar cell, an electron is emitted from the cell. This electron is then fed into an electrical circuit. The flow of these electrons induces a DC (direct current) electrical current. Since virtually all equipment and appliances run on AC (alternating current) electrical power, the DC electricity must pass through an inverter, which converts the power from DC to AC.
