Solar (PV) Photovoltaic

Photovoltaics is a method for generating electric power by using solar cells to convert energy from the sun into electricity. The photovoltaic effect refers to photons of light knocking electrons into a higher state of energy to create electricity.

Solar cells produce direct current electricity from light, which can be used to power equipment or to charge a battery. Today photovoltaic systems are used for grid connected power generation, or onsite applications. In this case an inverter is required to convert the DC to AC.   Click on the links to the left to learn more about the different types of photovoltaics Baker Renewable Energy offers.