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Solar panels (photovoltaic cells) convert sunlight into direct current (DC) electricity. An inverter then converts that DC electricity into alternating current (AC), which powers your home's appliances. Any excess electricity your panels produce can be sent back to the grid — and in most states, your utility company credits you for it through a program called net metering.