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Solar panels connect to your home in a simple chain: (1) Panels on roof generate DC electricity. (2) DC cables run from panels down to the inverter (wall-mounted in garage/utility). (3) Inverter converts DC to 230V AC. (4) AC cable connects inverter to your consumer unit (fuse box) via a dedicated circuit breaker. (5) Solar electricity flows to your home's circuits — powering appliances automatically. Your existing wiring, sockets, and appliances need no changes. The entire connection is handled by your MCS-certified electrician during installation.
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Related: Home Heating Systems
Solar panels are most powerful when combined with an efficient heating system. Heat pumps use solar-generated electricity to heat your home at 300-400% efficiency — making them the ideal partner for solar.
Heat pump installation typically takes 2-3 days and is best planned alongside solar.
From our sister site Home Heat Pump Guide
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