What is Solar PV?

Photovoltaics (PV) is a method of generating electrical power by converting solar radiation into direct current electricity using semiconductors that exhibit the photovoltaic effect. A Solar PV Installation usually consists of a number of solar panels which generate DC electricity and an inverter which converts this to AC electricity suitable for use. Due to the increased demand for renewable energy sources, the manufacturing of solar cells and photovoltaic arrays has advanced considerably in recent years driving panel efficiency higher and costs lower.