Our homes are exposed, on average, to anywhere between 15-30 times more energy from the sun than we use in electricity or gas on an annual basis, yet this incredible natural resource remains largely untapped. In a nutshell, Solar Panels positioned on the roof of your home capture this energy from the sun and convert it into usable power. It is then either used by you in your home or sold back to the power company.
During the day use as much power as you can generate, selling any excess power you don’t use back to your electricity supplier. *
During the evening (or when your demand exceeds your solar supply) you buy your electricity from a supplier as you currently do.
*Depending on which company will give you the best deal.