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Why not tap into this abundant resource of clean energy? PV preserves the earth\u2019s finite fossil-fuel resources-coal oil, natural gas-and reduces air and noise pollution associated with those energy sources. Considering the state incentive program along with the state and federal tax credit program, have greatly reduced the cost of PV ownership. 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The solar \u201ccell\u201d is the basic building block of PV technology. Solar cells are wired together to form a PV module. PV systems begin with the solar module. Modules gather solar energy in the form of sunlight and <br \/>convert it into direct current (DC) electricity. The more sunlight they receive, the more electricity they produce. Solar modules are the heart of the PV system. In essence, they are the power generators. To convert DC power to alternate current (AC) power, the type of electricity used in your home, a device called an inverter is used. Depending upon the size of the PV system, inverters may be mounted by the PV manufacturer right on the back of a PV module. Inverters may also be wall-mounted separately from the PV system, but within close proximity to the solar panels. This type of inverter\u2019s location can be in the basement, attic or garage. If an excess of electricity is produced through the PV system, the power will flow back through your meter for distribution back to the grid system. 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The meter spins backward when power is flowing from your home back to the utility provider. That is, if more electricity is generated through a PV system than your home requires, the excess energy flows back to the provider\u2019s electric grid system, which turns your electric meter backward. 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Having even one cell in a PV module in the shade, especially during the best sun hours of the day, can decrease the output for the entire module and possibly the entire system. Since the shaded cell is not producing any moving electrons, it acts like an open circuit to the entire string. This is similar to having one Christmas tree light burned out in a string of lights. No current can flow! When looking to place your PV system, please watch for any type of shading. Shading can include trees, chimneys, TV <br \/>antennas\/satellite dishes, dormers of the house.<\/p><p>Step 1- Review your roof for good access to the sun. Does the area for PV system receive full sunlight with no shading?<\/p><p>Step 2- If you have 100% of sunlight on a south-facing roof, you have an ideal roof for PV, although east and west-facing roofs are very good also. 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