Solar Power

Power From the Sun

GE's technologically advanced solar electric power products offer high quality and customer value. They are all based on crystalline silicon, the material of choice for efficiency and reliability for more than 25 years. Our single-crystal solar cells are among the most efficient commercially available today. We offer a full line of photovoltaic (PV) cells, solar modules - which utilize a series of cells wired together - and complete packages for residential, commercial and industrial systems.

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Solar Cells

Solar cells convert sunlight into electricity. Our line of single-crystal silicon solar cells is ideal for a wide spectrum of solar electric power applications.

Solar Modules

Our module line ranges from 30 watts to 165 watts. The modules feature heavy duty anodized frames and weather-resistant junction boxes for easy and safe field interconnection. From remote homes to commercial systems, one of our modules is just right for your application.

Pre-Packaged Systems

We offer complete packages for residential systems, remote home and village systems, commercial systems and remote off-grid industrial systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find the answers to typical questions about solar energy technology and systems. Also find links for government and association Web sites about solar photovoltaics.
How Solar Cells Work

Solar cells convert sunlight to electricity without moving parts, noise, pollution, radiation or maintenance. Learn more about the process of solar cells at work.
Typical System Configurations

All solar electric systems use solar cells to convert sunlight into DC electricity. How the modules are connected and what happens to the electricity depends on the application.