This technical diagram illustrates a residential grid-tie solar photovoltaic (PV) system, clearly mapping the flow of electricity from solar generation to home usage and the utility grid. The system begins with solar panels capturing sunlight and converting it into direct current (DC) electricity. This DC power flows through dashed red lines to a DC disconnect for safety, then into a solar inverter, which converts DC into alternating current (AC) electricity.
From the inverter, solid blue lines represent AC wiring that leads to the AC disconnect, followed by the main electrical panel (breaker box), where solar power is distributed throughout the home. Any excess energy is routed through the net meter, which tracks energy sent to and received from the utility grid.
Key components labeled in the diagram:
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Solar Panels
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DC Disconnect
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Inverter
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AC Disconnect
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Main Electrical Panel
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Net Meter
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Utility Grid
The clean layout and distinct line styles make it easy to understand the complete energy path in a typical grid-connected residential solar power setup.
