How Does Solar Energy Work?
Did you know that solar energy is the most abundant energy resource on earth? 173,000 terawatts of solar energy are hitting the earth at any given moment. That's more than 10,000 times the world's total energy use! With such an abundant energy source, why wouldn’t we harvest it to power our homes? If you’re interested in learning the details on how we make this energy power your life (and even the grid), keep reading. We’ve got the 5 steps to turning sunlight into usable power. Step 1: The Solar Panel Set-Up Your solar system starts with the solar panels. Each panel is [...]