SOLAR PANEL HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A photovoltaic system is disclosed. The system includes a solar panel adapted for operative connection to a power sink for delivery of electric power from the solar panel to the power sink. The system also includes a power transfer circuit in operative communication with the solar panel. The power transfer circuit is adapted for connection to an AC power supply, and the power transfer circuit is configured to transfer current at a forward-biased voltage to a first terminal of the solar panel in response to a first half-cycle portion (e.g., a first of a positive or negative voltage portion) of the alternating current supplied to the solar panel and to prevent transmission of current to the first terminal of the solar panel in response to a second half-cycle portion (e.g., a second of the positive or negative voltage portion) of the alternating current.