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A great guide to answering all questions solar in the Texas market.

Homeowner’s Guide to the Federal Tax Credit for Solar Photovoltaics This guide provides an overview of the federal investment tax credit for those interested in residential solar photovoltaics, or PV.

Here is How Whole House, Residential Solar PV (Solar Electric) Grid-Tied System Works:

1. Solar Panels

Solar PV panels (Solar Photovoltaic) absorb solar energy from sunlight and convert that energy into electricity. The electricity then flows from the solar panels to the solar inverter.

2. Solar Inverter

The inverter turns the direct-current (DC) electricity from the solar panels into alternating-current (AC) electricity that can power your home. The Solar Inverter also monitors system performance (solar electric) to make sure that you are getting peak solar electricity production and in case there is an issue you get an automatic e-mail notification.

3. Grid-Tied Net Meter

The net meter is your home’s electricity regulator and feeds electricity in and out of your home as needed. When the sun goes down, your net meter powers your home from the electric grid utility. On bright days when your solar panels generate more electricity than you need, your net meter goes backwards!

4. The Grid

The utility electric grid is an interconnected network of local power plants, transmission lines, demand centers, and distribution lines that connect local power plants to consumers.