Solar power is generated when photons from sunlight strike semiconductor cells and knock electrons free, creating direct current. Panel output depends on cell material, bandgap energy, sun exposure, and inverter type. Solar energy is the energy we get from the sun. It is a renewable source of energy that we can use to generate electricity for our homes, businesses, vehicles, and more. Solar inverters convert DC electricity into AC electricity, the electrical current appliances run on when plugged into a standard wall socket. It is a “carbon-free” energy source that, once built, produces none of the greenhouse gas emissions that are driving climate change. There are several ways to turn.