The inverter takes the electricity produced by the solar panels (direct current or DC) and converts it (actually “inverts” it) to electricity that can be used by home lights and appliances or exported back to the utility company’s power grid (alternating current or AC that is synchronized with the utility grid).
Robert Morse
BSEE, MSEE, NABCEP Certified PV Solar Installer
CA State Licensed Electrical Contractor (C10) & Solar Contractor (C46)
SunCal Solar, Incorporated
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