How a Home Solar Power System Works - Illustrated Guide #3635324 (License: Personal Use)

This diagram illustrates a complete residential solar photovoltaic system: solar panels (1) capture sunlight and produce DC electricity, which flows through a DC isolator (2), then to a solar inverter (3) that converts it to usable AC power. The AC output passes through a generation meter (4), main distribution board (5), and export meter (6) before connecting to the utility grid via the service pole. Red arrows indicate power flow direction during generation and export.

Used on educational or product pages explaining solar installation for homeowners; supports user intent to understand system layout, component roles, and grid-tie functionality before purchasing or consulting installers.