Similar to a generator, solar panels convert one form of energy (radiant energy) into electricity. In order for you to use this energy in your home, the energy is converted from DC to AC.

Solar Power works well in places that get lots of sunlight throughout the year, and can save you money on your electric bill.

On Grid Solar Systems

On Grid Solar Systems are systems setup at a residential or commercial location where the Solar Energy compliments the Energy from the Power Company. This setup is ideal if you do not want to rely 100% on Solar power. When the energy generated from the solar panel can not handle electric demand of the location, the system seamlessly switches to the power company. Since you are still relying on power from the electric company, you will see a reduction in your bill, but it may not be completely reduced. If however, your solar panels produce more energy than you use, that energy will be fed back into the power grid, and you will recieve credit from the power company!

Off Grid Solar Systems

Off Grid Solar Systems are solar systems that are setup at locations where there is no connection from the power company. These systems usually have batteries setup to store the energy generated when there is little or no demand. These batteries kick in at night time, and when the demand exceeds the supply from the panels.

How can FiOS help me with an alternative energy setup?

Good Question. FiOS provides reliable high bandwidth internet connection that would help you keep track of the your home's electricity demand, and the real-time view of the ammount of energy generated by your alternative energy system. Management of this supply-demand system can be done at the location, piped through the FiOS network to a secure server, and made available to you instantly. I will explain this in closer detail later.

Check out the video below for more information on Solar Panel systems for residential and commercial locations.

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