The Direct Current (DC) generated by solar panels is generally converted to Alternating Current (AC) before being supplied to household appliances, lighting equipment, and so on. Although a lot of ICT equipment directly operate on direct current, the direct current is originally converted from the commercial alternating current internally at the equipment. In using solar power, the current is converted twice, i.e. from the DC to the AC and then back to the DC, resulting in substantial power losses.