How Solar Energy Works

MARKET DRIVERS

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Transitioning Energy Generation Sources

Scheduled retirements for existing carbon-emitting facilities

Declining Solar Costs

Due to manufacturing efficiencies, increases in solar panel efficiencies, more experienced workforce

Demand from Utilities

Utility procurements are increasing based on demand from consumers

Corporate Demand

A significant portion of the solar energy projects being built today is a result of corporations wanting to be good corporate citizens and power their facilities with clean renewable energy

How Solar Energy Works

MARKET DRIVERS

Transitioning Energy Generation Sources

Scheduled retirements for existing carbon-emitting facilities

Photovoltaic panels convert sunlight into electricity. > The inverter converts DC electricity to AC electricity

MARKET DRIVERS

Declining Solar Costs

Due to manufacturing efficiencies, increases in solar panel efficiencies, more experienced workforce

Substation steps up the voltage to the utility transmission voltage

MARKET DRIVERS

Demand from Utilities

Utility procurements are increasing based on demand from consumers

Electricity is transmitted on the electrical grid. > The grid provides clean energy to our homes and businesses.

MARKET DRIVERS

Corporate Demand

A significant portion of the solar energy projects being built today is a result of corporations wanting to be good corporate citizens and power their facilities with clean renewable energy