Solar Energy Diagram

As sunlight hits the photovoltaic array, the solar energy is converted to direct current (DC) electricity. The DC electricity is then transferred to the inverter, which converts the DC electricity to alternating current (AC) electricity.  The alternating current electricity is transferred to the breaker box, which provides a connection point to the grid.  The meter is attached to the breaker box and measures the energy being created and consumed from photovoltaic array.