How Solar Works

When people refer to solar electricity, most often they are referring to a “grid-tied” system, which means it is tied in where your home connects to your utility electrical grid. During peak hours, electricity generated from the solar panels helps offset peak charges during the day. For the energy you don’t use, you are able to build credit off your next utility bill.

Solar Panels

Solar panels are made up of crystalline photovoltaic (PV) cells, which convert sunlight into DC (direct current) power. For your home to be able to use the electricity, the power must be converted into AC (alternating current) power. The DC power is sent from the solar panels through an AC inverter and then into the electrical panel, or breaker box, enabling it to power your home.

With Lifestyle Solar, we are able to help monitor your output usage to ensure your panels are producing enough electricity. With warranties ranging from 10 to 25 years for our solar panels, Lifestyle Solar provides the best quality and affordable services.

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Solar Panels
Sunlight hits the panels and it is converted to clear electricity.
Inverter
Electricity generated is called DC which is then converted to AC via the inverter connected to your panels.
Electrical Panel
The AC power now travels from the inverter into the electrical panel (breaker box). It can now power your house.
Household Electricity
During peak hours, your own power can help offset peak charges during the day.
Meter
Meters register the amount of electricity that's been produced. If you produce more electrify than you need, the meter literally spins backwards crediting you that will help offset your next bill.
Utility Grid
Your home is still connected to the utility grid to supply you power when you use more than you produce.

System Monitoring

Over the next 5 years, we will monitor your output to make sure the panels are producing enough electricity. You will have access to the pane too, and can monitor yourself. Our warranties go beyond the 5 years. 10 years for our construction, and 25 years for the panels.