A solar power system is made of multiple photovoltatic (PV) panels, a DC to AC power converter (inverter) and a rack system that holds the PV panels in place.
Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are generally fitted on the roof. They should face an easterly by Northerly or Westerly direction. The panels should be tilted at particular angles to maximize the amount of sunlight that hits the panels.

Solar PV panels on the roof of homes and businesses generate clean electricity by converting the energy in sunlight. This conversion takes place within solar panels of specially fabricated materials that make up the solar panels. It is a process that requires no moving parts. In most cases solar panels are connected to the mains power supply through a device called a solar power converter.

Solar power is used for lighting homes, offices and in water pumping like in boreholes, surface pumps etc as a source of power for powering the system.