SEM Power — Local Services in Tampa, Florida, FL

How Does Solar Power Work? 

While going solar can be an interesting thought, it is important to know how exactly everything works. Simply put, the energy we generate from sunshine is known as solar energy or solar power. We can transform energy from the sun's rays into electricity that can operate our houses or entire industrial and commercial businesses via a process known as the photovoltaic effect. 

Silicon, a chemical element with conductive characteristics, is used to make solar cells. When silicon is exposed to light, its electrical properties change, resulting in an electric current. A typical home or business needs many panels to generate power. An array is a group of panels in your system. A string of panels is a group of panels connected to the same inverter. If you want to reap the advantages of solar energy, get in touch with us at SEM Power, a reliable Florida solar company that has been installing solar panels in the Florida area since 2009!