Solar cells convert sunlight directly into electricity—without maintenance, noise or moving parts. Photovoltaic cells (photo meaning light, and voltaic meaning electrical energy) produce clean, safe and dependable energy where you need it.

Photovoltaic (PV) panels placed on the roof of a house or building convert sunlight into direct current (DC) electricity. An inverter converts it into the alternating current (AC) electric power that ties into your electrical system. There’s no need to change your wiring or appliances.

In order to qualify for most incentives and rebates, your system must be grid-connected, meaning the solar panel system is connected to the community’s utility grid, allowing you feed the excess energy you produce into the grid for later use. Your meter spins forward to track how much power you use, and spins backward to track how much your system returns to the grid. Your utility then bills you for only the net amount.