SOLAR 6

The "solar system's current power" : refers to the massive, ongoing energy output from the Sun, which is immense (around5×10235 cross 10 to the 23rd power5×1023horsepower) and reaches Earth as sunlight (solar irradiance of ~1367 W/m²), powering our world and being converted by solar panels into usable electricity (DC to AC) for homes, businesses, and grids globally, with global PV deployment rapidly increasing. 

The Sun produces an incredible amount of energy, estimated by NASA at roughly

horsepower (or about

watts) through nuclear fusion. 

This energy travels as photons, taking about 8 minutes to reach Earth.

The amount of sunlight hitting Earth's atmosphere is called the solar constant, approximately 1367 watts per square meter (W/m²). 

Photovoltaic (PV) Cells: Solar panels (made of silicon) capture sunlight. Photons knock electrons loose, creating Direct Current (DC) electricity (the photovoltaic effect).

Inverter: An inverter changes this DC power into Alternating Current (AC), the type used in homes and businesses.

Types of Systems:

• Grid-Interactive: Excess power goes to the grid; you draw from the grid when needed (net metering).
• Standalone (Off-Grid): Uses batteries for storage, independent of the main grid.
• Hybrid: Combines grid connection with battery storage. 

Solar power is a fast-growing renewable source, with global PV deployment increasing significantly, making it a major contributor to the world's electricity.