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How Solar Power Works
When you choose Power Star, you're getting more than just solar panels. We want you as a customer for the long term, and we'll prove it with a comprehensive set of services, a performance guarantee, and around-the-clock system monitoring included with PowerLease. You will enjoy peace of mind with Power Star, knowing that you have picked a partner to help you fulfill your energy needs with cost-efficient solutions that don't hurt the environment.
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Solar Modules
Solar panels are installed on your roof or adjacent structure. These panels are made up of photovoltaic cells, which convert sunlight into DC power.
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Inverter
The DC power from the photovoltaic cells is sent to an inverter, where it is converted into AC power, or standard household electricity.
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Power Star SolarGuard (Internet)
The SolarGuard Monitor is programmed
to keep track of how much energy your PowerStation should produce; if
production levels ever dip below normal, the monitor sends Power Star an
alert. If you should ever want to know how your system is performing,
you can log in to your Power Star PowerPortal via our web site. From a
simple web interface, you can track energy usage and system performance
with the click of a mouse.
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Electrical Panel
The AC power travels from the inverter to the electrical panel, or breaker box. This power is then available to service all of your electrical needs. The utility meter continually measures your electrical supply; when your solar system produces more power than you need, the meter literally spins backwards, racking up your credits with the utility company.
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Utility Grid
The utility grid remains in place to supply you with electricity when you need more power than your system has produced; this usually happens at night.
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