The fast depletion of fossil fuels has created a quest for alternate energy sources to take care of the increased load demands Solar energy is the most abundant form of renewable energy available to us than any other source of energy. The photovoltaic energy generated on a large scale and connected to the grid will produce everlasting power. This paper offers a detailed review of the grid-connected photovoltaic (GCPV) system and the different management and techniques related to it. Various aspects of the GCPV system have been explained throughout the paper which covers many different algorithms and software such as MATLAB, PVsyst6.7, etc. dedicated to researching many possible merits and demerits of the system. As the ever-increasing need for alternatives, this paper would provide a better understanding and knowledge of the GCPV system as a whole.