Solar Panels, Inverters, Batteries....how do they all work together?
Each Component's Role
☀️ Solar Panels
Capture sunlight and generate DC electricity (direct current)
Raw electricity that can't be used directly in your home as-is
Output varies with light levels throughout the day
⚡ Inverter
The "brain" of the system
Converts DC electricity from the panels into AC electricity (alternating current) — which is what your home appliances run on
Also manages the flow of electricity between panels, battery, home, and grid
Modern hybrid inverters handle everything in one unit
🔋 Battery
Stores excess electricity generated during the day that your home isn't using in that moment
At night (or on cloudy days) when panels aren't producing enough, the battery discharges to power your home
Without a battery, unused daytime electricity goes straight to the grid