As the name suggest, these are able to convert light into DC (direct current) electricity. This DC electricity is then sent down electrical cable to the storage component.
At this point it’s worth noting that most indoor domestic electric appliances require AC (alternating current), whereas most outdoor lighting (
outdoor led lighting in particular) and other electrical appliances require (typically 12v low voltage) DC and crucially all batteries require DC.
The storage component can either pass the electricity straight ...
