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FAQs

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Residential Solar | 5 Part Breakdown

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Energy Resource

The source of power you own, i.e. the Solar Panels. 

Inverter

Solar panels generate Direct Current (DC) power, while home appliances use Alternating Current power. An inverter converts that DC power to AC power that's utilized in the home. It also provides limited protections to operating conditions. 

Electric Meter

Smart meters are installed after going solar. It measures how much energy you use when your panels aren't generating enough power to support your needs. It will also measure the surplus energy your solar panels send back to the grid when they produce more than you use. 

AC Disconnect Switch

This is the process of how using solar energy works for customers

The disconnect safely isolates your equipment from the grid. This must be accessible and lockable by your REP's (retail energy provider) crew at all times. 

Breaker Box

Allows you to shut off your power to different sections of your home (or your entire home if you want to).

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