About Solar

How Solar PV Works

First noticed in 1839, the photovoltaic (PV) effect occurs when sunlight hits certain semiconductor materials, such as silicon.  The photons in sunlight knock electrons loose in the silicon.  When the silicon is sandwiched between metal plates, the loose electrons can flow from one plate to the other, creating an electric current.

This current is then converted from DC (Direct Current) to AC (Alternating Current) electrical power with the use of an Inverter.  It then travels to the facility’s main electric panel where it is distributed throughout the facility.