| Most of you have probably heard about residential | | | | night? |
| solar power systems already but are still unaware of | | | | The solar modules can only produce power if there is |
| the really essential things that surround it. So, for you to | | | | sunlight. For that reason, during night time, your |
| be well versed when this is the thing in question, here | | | | electricity will be drawn from the existing utility in your |
| are just some of the usually asked questions with their | | | | home. In case of cloudy days, solar modules might still |
| matching answers. | | | | produce energy although relatively lower than what |
| 1. What are these residential solar power systems? | | | | they can come up when the sun is brightly shining. |
| Simply put, these systems actually let you generate | | | | 4. Can these residential solar power systems also |
| your own electricity right in your homes. They are | | | | generate heat for my home? |
| designed to be incorporated with the utility service that | | | | Systems are usually specifically designed for specific |
| already exists in your home. These systems feature | | | | needs such as to provide electricity to run electrical |
| power electronics, patented mounting kits, solar | | | | devices, lights and also appliances. There are also |
| modules and plug-and-play wiring. A certain installer | | | | those which are designed to turn the sun's light into |
| network will be the one to provide system service and | | | | heat. They have their own specific purpose. So, if you |
| installation. | | | | want that which can generate heat, be sure to use the |
| 2. How do they work? | | | | system specially constructed for that very function. |
| The light coming from the sun will be converted by the | | | | 5. How can I know if a certain system will function in |
| solar cells found in your modules into DC power | | | | my home? |
| directly. This DC power will then be converted to AC | | | | These systems actually work in many homes. They |
| power by an inverter so that you can already use it | | | | are fit for most kind of roof materials and for almost all |
| for your homes. These systems are actually | | | | locations and conditions as long as the sun is directly |
| connected to the utility that you have in your home. At | | | | obtainable. Any kinds of shades such as those which |
| day time, these systems will be supplying your homes | | | | are caused by tree branches might affect and lessen |
| with electricity while a portion will then be used to | | | | power generation of the system. Most industry |
| charge those batteries which you can use in case of | | | | experts suggest that you can expect the most when |
| power shortage. | | | | a system is in the southern part. |
| 3. Will these systems work in cloudy days and at | | | | |