Understanding solar
How solar power systems work
A solar PV system is made up of panels, an inverter and a connection to your home. Here's how the sun becomes power for your home.
Panels generate DC power
Solar panels on your roof absorb sunlight and convert it into direct current (DC) electricity. Each panel is made up of photovoltaic cells that generate electricity when the sun hits them.
The inverter converts it
The inverter is the heart of your system. It converts the DC power your panels produce into the alternating current (AC) power your home uses, and manages how that power flows to your appliances and the grid.
Your home uses it first
The solar power produced is used to run your home's appliances first. Anything you don't use can be stored in a home battery or exported to the grid.
Batteries store the surplus
With battery storage, the surplus solar energy you generate during the day is stored for use at night, on cloudy days and during power outages.
Every Solargain system is designed to your roof, usage and budget by our experienced consultants, installed by CEC-accredited licensed electricians, and backed by our national service network.