DO SOLAR PANELS PRODUCE POWER IN THE WINTER? YOU BET!
The first thing to remember is that solar panels require light, not heat. In winter, there is a difference in the amount of light that is the same, but the amount decreases due to shorter days. When there is a lot of snow or blizzards, panels may be covered in snow, but they are constructed and erected so that the snow will clear by itself. 8MSolar acknowledges that inwe do not have to be concerned about snow cutting down solar production in North Carolina. The primary weather concerns in our region focus on hurricanes that do not occur in winter.
A Balancing Game
One thing to remember is that, like other electronic devices, solar panels become more efficient when it gets colder. With the same light output, solar panels will generate more energy the harder it becomes. The great thing about this is that it’s an almost balance act. In summer, it is not as efficient but receives more sunlight. In winter, it’s more efficient. However, it receives less sunlight.
Top 10 Solar States
Solar Systems are very popular in cold climates across the globe. The reason is that the savings generated from solar PV systems depend heavily on electricity rates. The higher the prices, the higher the savings the solar panel system can generate. This can be proven by looking at the US, where the most significant solar capacity is located in states with colder temperatures, long winters, and high utility costs.
Experience Matters
A skilled solar PV design engineer will create your PV system in the best way to reduce fluctuations in power production during the entire year. Solar engineers from our company have developed and built hundreds of solar systems across the northern part of the nation in frigid winter conditions. They know how to maximize the solar power you generate in winter.