Solar technology converts the sun’s energy into electricity that can be utilized to power homes and businesses. Solar panels are used in photovoltaic (PV) systems to help in this conversion process. Semiconducting materials are used to construct solar panels (such as a certain type of silicon). When exposed to sunlight, the electrons in these semiconducting materials become “stimulated” and are released from their atoms. A direct electric current then captures these free-floating electrons. This current is referred to as direct current (DC) energy. This indicates that solar panels generate direct current power. However, DC energy cannot be used directly in homes or businesses; The inverter in a PV system turns the sun’s direct current (DC) energy into alternating current (AC), which can power homes and businesses