Do Solar Panels Work During a Power Outage?
According to Get Solar, photovoltaic panels are usually made of silicon in a metallic frame. When sunlight hits this silicon, it absorbs photons, the sunlight's energy. This creates free-roaming electrons, which are attracted to the inlaid metal, charging it with electricity. This is known as a direct current, or DC. However, most of the appliances and applications in your home use alternating current, or AC. At this point, you can either use an inverter to convert your energy to AC for use in your home, or send it directly to the power grid as DC.
