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How Solar Works

Solar power plant converting sunlight to electricity
The Basics

Turning sunlight into usable electricity

A solar power plant works by capturing sunlight and converting it into the electricity that powers your home or facility.

Solar photovoltaic (PV) modules absorb sunlight and generate direct current (DC) electricity. An inverter then converts this DC into alternating current (AC) — the standard form of power used by appliances, equipment and the wider grid. From there, the energy runs your loads directly, feeds surplus back to the grid, or is stored for later use. The result is clean, reliable power with very little day-to-day maintenance.

  • Silent operation with no moving parts
  • Low maintenance over a 20+ year life
  • Works alongside the grid or independently
The Process

From sunlight to power in five steps

01

Sunlight hits the panels

PV modules absorb sunlight and convert it into DC electricity throughout the day.

02

Inverter conversion

The inverter converts DC electricity into AC electricity ready for everyday use.

03

Powering your site

AC power runs your home or facility loads directly, reducing what you draw from the grid.

04

Net metering / grid

Surplus energy is exported to the grid under net metering; you draw from the grid when needed.

05

Battery storage (optional)

A battery energy storage system (BESS) stores excess energy for use at night or during outages.

System Components

What makes up a solar system

Solar Panels / Modules

High-efficiency PV modules that convert sunlight into DC electricity.

Inverters

Convert DC electricity from the panels into usable AC electricity.

Mounting Structures

Rooftop or ground-mount frames that hold modules at the optimal angle.

Balance of System

Cabling, protection devices and switchgear that tie the system together safely.

Net Metering

A bi-directional meter that measures energy exported to and imported from the grid.

Battery Storage (BESS)

Optional storage that banks excess energy for night-time use or backup.

Monitoring

SCADA and remote monitoring to track generation and system health.

System Types

Choosing the right configuration

Grid-Tied

Connected to the utility grid with net metering. Surplus is exported and power is drawn from the grid when needed.

Off-Grid

Independent of the utility grid and paired with battery storage to supply power around the clock.

Hybrid

Combines Solar + Grid or Solar + DG, with optional BESS for uninterrupted, flexible supply.

What You Can Expect

Typical residential figures

Daily Generation

Roughly 4–8 units/day for a 1–2 kW system, 12–20 units/day for 3–5 kW, and 28–40 units/day for 7–10 kW.

Roof Space

Around 100 sq ft of shadow-free roof is needed per 1 kW of installed capacity.

Payback & Life

Typical payback of 4–5 years, followed by 20+ years of low-maintenance generation.

System Size Typical Daily Generation Approx. Roof Space
1–2 kW ~4–8 units/day ~100–200 sq ft
3–5 kW ~12–20 units/day ~300–500 sq ft
7–10 kW ~28–40 units/day ~700–1000 sq ft

A well-designed rooftop system can reduce your electricity bills by up to 90%. The figures above are typical, indicative values — actual generation depends on your location, roof orientation, shading and local sunlight conditions.

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