Information on photovoltaic (PV) cells & how they generate energy.

How photovoltaic (PV) cells work.

• Photovoltaic cells work by capturing energy from the sun, the sunlight is then converted into electricity which is called the "Photovoltaic Effect".

What are photovoltaic (PV) cells.

• Photovoltaic cells are made up of two thin layers of semi-conducting materials like silicon and treated with chemicals. The chemicals react to sunlight which in turn creates an electrical field across the layers producing electricity.

Benefits of photovoltaic (PV) generated solar energy.

• Solar PV systems reduce, or can completely eliminate, the amount of electricity you have to purchase from your utility or electric service provider to power your home.
• Excess energy can be fed into the main power grid to generate an income.
• Using solar PV power helps reduce energy reliance on fossil fuels resulting in a lower carbon footprint.
• Electricity generated by your solar power system is clean, renewable and reliable.