How solar panels work

The basic flow

1. Step 1
   Panels generate electricity
   Solar panels turn daylight into direct current electricity during daylight hours.
2. Step 2
   An inverter makes it usable
   The inverter converts electricity into the form a home can use or export.
3. Step 3
   The home uses or stores it
   Electricity can be used immediately, exported, or stored if the system includes a battery.