How do you hook up solar panels to run 110v?

Answer 1

Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz power supply service.

Nowadays 120 volts is the standard voltage for low-power household AC (Alternating Current) socket outlets.

Solar panels produce DC (Direct Current) so, because household power is AC, you will need to install a "DC - to - AC" power inverter, also known as a "grid tie inverter", of the right size and connect it safely into your house wiring.

Without knowing the make of the panels, the voltage they produce and the total number of them you are planning to install, it is impossible to give you a more helpful answer.

After you have installed the panels onto your roof, or wherever, the best advice anyone can give you is to call a licensed electrician to connect them to your household wiring in a safe manner that complies fully with the wiring codes or regulations in your locality. (Town/state) .

For more information about installing solar panels and grid tie inverters, as well as standard household power supplies, see the Sources and related links shown below this answer, and also the answers to the Related Questions.

IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB

SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY

REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.

If you do this work yourself, always turn off the powerat the breaker box/fuse panel BEFORE you attempt to do any work AND always use a meter or voltage indicator to insure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.