- Solar panels take light from the sun and converts this to Direct Current (DC electrical energy)
- This energy is fed to an Inverter that converts the DC energy into Alternating Current (AC electrical energy)
- This is the energy that we are supplied by the grid (City Power or Eskom)
- During the day we use this energy for various appliances like fridges, pool pumps, washing machines, tumble dryers, etc.
- Any excess energy is fed into the grid (net metering)
- This reduces your energy consumption
- Off-grid systems require battery storage which is very expensive but works on the same principles on the grid tie system