A home photovoltaic (PV) system uses the available sun shining on a residence (usually the roof area) to convert sunlight into electricity through the use of specialized photovoltaic cells. These systems are becoming more popular in areas of the US where the clear and sunny sky conditions are generally consistent. Most photovoltaic systems are constructed as an array of multiple panels, and are fixed to the roof, or are moveable to track the angles of the sun throughout a day …