A solar powered grid connect system generates 100% clean electricity via panels located on your roof, which can be consumed in the household or fed back into the mains electricity grid.

1. Sunlight hits the solar electric (photovoltaic) panels and is absorbed by silicon, which is a semiconductor. This causes a chemical reaction and the release of electrons that creates DC electricity.

2. The inverter converts DC electricity into AC electricity so that it can be used in your home.

3. The AC electricity is fed into your home's existing service panel.

4. The solar array feeds electricity to your home and the power grid supplements this when the solar system isn't generating enough electricity.

5. If your solar array generates more electricity than your home is consuming, the excess electricity is sold back to the electric company, resulting in a credit on your electric bill.