effective and simplified overview can be found in my frequently posted link to David J.C. MacKay's free on-line book "Sustainable Energy - Without the Hot Air" (linked again)...
btw, as part of that program, I did all the design calculations, etc. for a solar powered home...
Solar Power needs to be used...appropriately...i.e. with consideration for its 'Intermittency'...Land Use...and Storage Requirements.
Link: https://withouthotair.com