Do Solar Panels Work in the Snow?

12 December 2015 1 773 Report

Absolutely yes, They work very well when it is cold because the shunt currents are minimised, allowing more electricity to exit the panel and producing a higher efficiency. However, if it is extremely cold, then the increased resistance of the connecting wiring might be an issue..

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