Let’s break this down into four steps:
1) Solar panels are made up of photovoltaic (PV) cells, and these cells are made up of materials called semiconductors. During the day solar cells absorb particles of sunlight and convert it into direct current (DC) electricity
2) DC electricity goes into a device called the inverter where it is converted into alternating current (AC) electricity, the standard electricity used to power your appliances and home. The inverter is typically installed on an exterior wall near to your TNB meter.
3) AC electricity then travels from the inverter to your junction box (also called the breaker box) and then into your home to power your lights and appliances.
The energy you use is measured by your renewable energy meter, and when your solar system produces more power than you need the meter feeds excess energy back to the TNB's grid, earning you credits for contributing to the local energy supply through the net energy metering(NEM) program which also ensures your electricity bills are reduced tremendously.
4) You’re still connected to the grid, since you’ll need power from the TNB at night. But that’s where those credits you earned come in handy: the cost of any power you use when it’s dark out will be offset by the clean energy you put into the grid during the day.
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