How Does an On-Grid Solar System Work?

1. Sunlight Absorption Through Solar Panels — Your on-grid solar panels absorb sunlight and convert it into DC electricity through the photovoltaic effect.
2. String Aggregation Through a Combiner Box — Power from multiple panel strings is consolidated safely before reaching the inverter.
3. DC-to-AC Conversion and Grid Synchronisation — The on-grid inverter converts DC power into AC power precisely matched to the grid’s voltage and frequency, allowing it to feed seamlessly into your home’s electrical system and the wider grid.
4. Direct Home Consumption — Your appliances draw power directly from the solar-generated electricity first, before pulling anything from the grid.
5. Net Metering and Export — Any surplus power your system generates beyond your immediate household use is automatically exported to the grid, and recorded by the net meter as a credit against your bill.
6. Grid Draw When Needed — At night, on cloudy days, or whenever your consumption exceeds what your panels are generating, your home draws power from the grid as normal, offset by the credits you’ve built up from earlier exports.