FAQ Category: Solar 101

My Generation Energy is a local solar company that services much of eastern Massachusetts, including Cape Cod and the Islands, Greater Boston, South Shore, and South Coast. If you live

Beyond the fact that both receive energy from the sun, the two types of solar energy systems are completely different. Solar hot water systems collect radiation from the sun to

A photovoltaic (PV) solar panel converts the light energy to electrical direct current (DC) energy, but the electrical power in your house is alternating current (AC). The inverter gets its

Net metering allows you to earn a credit on your monthly electricity bill for excess electricity that your solar panels produce. The excess energy goes back to the power grid,

A grid-tied electrical system produces alternating current (AC) which is fully compatible with the electricity supplied by the power company. So during times when your electrical needs surpass your system’s

Yes, according to a recent study at the Florida Solar Energy Center at the University of Central Florida. They analyzed solar power capability throughout the United States. The results shown

A photovoltaic (PV) cell converts the energy from light (photo) to electrical (volt) in one step. The way the cells do this trick is complicated and it depends on the