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Grid Tied PV System with Battery Backup – User Manual
Version UM1142-PV-BT-v1.0 © solarcity 2019
Figure 1: How solar PV, battery storage and the grid work together to power your home
5.3.1 Solar panels
Solar panels are made up of interconnected photovoltaic cells, which convert
sunlight to direct current electricity. The solar panels are linked together to make
up an array. Optimal performance is obtained with direct sunlight; however, the
panels still generate electricity on cloudy days. Full, or partial shading, of the
solar panels by trees, other structures, or a build-up directly on the panels will
lead to a reduction in performance and should be avoided. If no light is shining
on the panels (for example at night, or under shaded conditions), then no power
will be produced.
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