The standard form of electricity used in your home and by the grid. Solar inverters convert DC (Direct Current) from panels into AC.

A type of panel that can generate electricity from both the front and the rear side, capturing sunlight reflected from the ground. Can increase total energy yield.

The rate at which a solar panel loses its power output over time. Expressed as a percentage per year (e.g., 0.5%/year). A lower rate means the panel produces more energy over its lifetime.

A measure of a solar panel's ability to convert sunlight into electricity. A higher percentage means the panel generates more power from the same amount of sunlight.

A solar energy system that is connected to the public utility grid. It can export excess energy to the grid (net metering) and draw power when solar production is low.

An all-in-one inverter that can manage power from solar panels, charge a battery storage system, and interact with the utility grid. Essential for systems with battery backup.

A unit of energy. It represents the amount of electricity consumed or produced over time. Your utility bill charges you per kWh used. Solar systems are designed to offset your kWh usage.

An initial, small, and permanent power loss that occurs in the first few hours of a solar panel's exposure to sunlight. High-quality panels have minimized LID.

A small inverter mounted directly behind each solar panel, converting DC to AC right at the source. Optimizes each panel individually, mitigating shading issues.

A power loss phenomenon caused by the negative voltage between the solar panel and the ground. High-quality panels are engineered to be PID-resistant.

A central inverter that connects to a series, or "string," of solar panels. It is a cost-effective solution for simple, unshaded roof layouts.

A measure of how much a solar panel's performance decreases as its temperature rises. Expressed as a percentage per degree Celsius (e.g., -0.35%/°C). A coefficient closer to zero is better.

Units of power. They measure the instantaneous rate of energy production or consumption. A solar panel's output is rated in watts (e.g., 400W). A system's size is in kilowatts (e.g., 8.2 kW).