all the components and costs other than the solar panels. It includes design costs, site preparation, system installation, support structures, operation and maintenance costs, etc.

The type of electrical power supplied by utilities. This form of electricity has a current that reverses direction at regular intervals. This is the most common type of household electricity. In the U [..]

the angle between the surface of an object and the direction of the sunshine. Solar panels produce the most power when the surface of the solar panel is exactly perpendicular to the direction of sunli [..]

A group of solar panels wired together.

The type of electricity generated by solar panels. The current flows only in a single direction. The most common form of electricity used in cars, boats and RVs. Small devices such as torches or radio [..]

the Electrical Safety Authroity, which is the governing body who inspects electrical installations in Ontario, Canada.

When used in reference to utility power, it refers to a system of electrical transmission and distribution lines.

Grid-connected solar power, also known as on-grid or grid-tied solar power, generates electricity for the electric utility grid.

An inverter converts the power generated from solar panels from direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC) for use in the home or for export to the grid. An inverter can also be used to convert D [..]

the amount of solar energy that strikes a surface during a specific time period. Measured in kilowatts.