Commercial Solar Energy System

The panel gets activated by sunlight
Solar panels are made from layers of silicon cells, a glass casing surrounded by a special film, a metal frame, and wiring. To increase efficiency, panels are installed in ordered series and placed on large outdoor spaces or rooftops. Also, the solar cells or photovoltaic cells present on the solar panel absorb sun rays during the daytime.

Solar cells produce electricity
Each solar cell contains a semiconductor wafer constructed from two layers of silicon. One is negatively charged, and the other is positively charged, creating an electric field. When sunlight falls on the photovoltaic solar cells, it triggers the cell and loosens electrons in atoms present in the semiconductor wafer. Furthermore, these electrons start to move due to the electrical field surrounding the wafer, which produces an electrical current.

Converts electrical energy
At this stage, your commercial solar system has successfully transformed the sun's rays into electricity. However, this generated electricity can't be used and is known as direct current or DC electricity. DC can't power factories or offices and need to transform into AC or alternating current.
For this, you need to convert DC electricity into AC electricity with the help of an inverter. Based on your solar panel system, you can install a single inverter that can work for the entire system. Some commercial solar panels also include micro-inverters linked to panels to convert electricity.

Use converted electricity
When the solar energy is converted from DC to AC electricity, it is distributed to the property to power lights, machines, and other electrical items inside the premises. Solar energy works the same way as electricity distributed by your local electric utility company.

Benefit from meter measures
Suppose one day, your solar panels or shingles can not absorb energy from the sun due to a cloudy day or rain. In this case, you can use surplus energy. To be more precise, when you produce more electricity than you need to run the company, you can send the electricity to the utility company's grid.