The diagram depicts the process of converting the sun energy into electricity for domestic use by solar panels.
From an overall perspective, it can be seen that the process consists of five steps divided into two main phases; the former is responsible for generating energy, while the latter stores it.
Initially, energy from the sun is absorbed by solar panels located on a roof and turned into DC current. The next step involves converting the resulting DC power into AC current by an inverter, which controls the electricity and its production. Then, an electrical panel transfers the electricity to the home.
The second phase begins when a utility meter detects some excess solar power, which the meter sends back to the utility grid. As a result, when the amount of power produced during the first phase runs out, the utility grid uses the extra energy to provide homes with electrical power.