How solar works? (just the basics)

Just like any new technology (although solar energy is not new, since we've been harnessing solar energy since the Greeks and Chinese used it thousands of years ago), there is a learning curve involved especially when we try to implement it with general public. The solar energy that the Earth receives from the sun in one hour is more than enough energy that the entire human population consumes in one year. If you ever wondered how solar power is integrated with your utility grid, please take a look at this interactive flash animation by clicking here

Or you can watch this simple YouTube video below just to get the basics of how to tie your home with the utility grid.....


Here is a little picture of how the grid tie works with installing solar modules....