Solar panels for your business operate just like they would if you have them on your home, though sometimes on a much greater scale.

Panels are installed on the business either the roof or ground of the business premises. The panels are made up from solar cells that are made of semiconductor materials, such as silicon which generate electricity when the sunlight hits them.

The direct current (DC) electricity produced by the solar panels needs to be converted into an alternating current (AC) electricity, which is the standard for of electricity used in businesses. To perform this action, an inverter will be installed.

Solar systems for businesses will typically have meters and monitoring systems in place. These can track the amount of electricity generated by the solar panels. This can help the business understand their energy production and usage patterns.

There are options for energy storage that some businesses may choose to install. These are normally batteries that can store excess electricity generated by their solar panels for use during times when the sun is down.