How Solar Works - Eastern Ceiling and Supply - Your Energy Conservation Company Since 1979

How Does Solar Work?

Short version: Solar panels absorb the sun's energy, which is then converted into electricity that can be used or stored.

Long version: The sun produces solar energy, which is transmitted to the earth in the form of electromagnetic radiation. When this radiation is absorbed by the solar cells, a chemical reaction occurs, causing rapid electron movement. This movement creates direct current, or DC. It then flows into an inverter which converts the DC into alternating current, or AC. AC is the general form in which electricity is delivered for use in homes or businesses.

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step 1: Collection

Eastern Ceiling’s solar panels collect sunlight throughout the day, automatically converting it into electricity.

step 2: Conversion

The electricity produced from your panels travels through the system to our inverter, where it's converted from DC to AC for household use.

step 3: Return On Investment

During daylight hours, as your panels produce more energy than your home needs, your electric meter spins backwards. This earns you credits from your local utility company in a process known as net metering. After dark, your home automatically retrieves that credited energy from the grid for normal use.