A home solar electric system works when sunlight hits the panels. The panels capture sunlight and convert it into direct current (DC) electricity. Then, the electricity goes through an inverter which converts the DC electricity into alternating current (AC) electricity. AC electricity is what you can use throughout your home.

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Solar panels are made up of many solar cells. Each solar cell is made of a semiconductor material so it can conduct electricity.

When a little packet of energy that comes from light - called a photon - hits a solar panel, electrons break away from the atoms of the semiconductor material and start flowing. And, an electric current is created.

This direct current (DC) electricity flows through the inverter where it's converted into alternating current (AC). AC electricity is what we use to power our homes.

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Home solar panels make energy when the sun shines. That electricity feeds into your house so you can use lights, your air conditioning, and other electric appliances.

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