Among all of the benefits of solar, the most important is that it is a fully renewable energy source. Solar power systems derive clean, pure energy from the sun. 

When sunlight hits the cells, it knocks electrons loose from their atoms. As the electrons flow through the cell, they generate electricity. 

Stated simply, solar panels harnesses the natural energy of the sun to produce electricity. Specifically, solar cells capture certain wavelengths of solar radiation and convert them to electricity for our homes, calculators and more.

Sunlight takes a little over eight minutes to reach Earth and a few seconds longer to make contact with your solar panels. In the United States, solar panels need to face south to capture optimal sunlight. 

Solar power is measured like all electricity—in watts (kilowatts, megawatts, gigawatts, and terawatts). One thousand watts equal one kilowatt, 1,000 kilowatts equal one megawatt, 1,000 megawatts equal one gigawatt, and 1,000 gigawatts equal one terawatt.

Installing solar panels on your home or business helps combat greenhouse gas emissions and reduces our collective dependence on fossil fuel. 

Your solar power system will help you live independently from the municipal electric grid and avoid being at the mercy of utility providers and rising costs.

– See “Residential Solar Panels”

– See “Commercial Solar Panels”

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