How Grid-Connected Solar Systems Work - Illustrated Guide #1421420 (License: Personal Use)

This educational diagram illustrates a residential grid-tied solar photovoltaic system, where rooftop solar panels convert sunlight into DC electricity, which an inverter converts to AC for household use. Excess power flows back to the utility grid via a bidirectional meter, enabling net metering, while the utility provides backup power when solar production is insufficient. Key components labeled include solar panels, inverter, meter, consumer switch, and utility service connection.

Used on solar energy educational pages, product brochures, or utility company guides to explain net metering and system architecture; matches user intent to understand how home solar integrates with the grid.