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Factors Affecting Solar Energy Production

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Temperature

Many people believe that high temperatures equal high power generation. The reality is that solar panels operate at maximum efficiency at about 25 degrees Celsius, with efficiency decreasing by about 0.25percent for every degree above that temperature. Excessive heat reduces the voltage between the solar cells, lowering their optimum generation capacity.

Shading

We may believe that if any aspect of your solar panels is shaded at any time of day, the production drop will be proportional to the shaded area. That, however, is not the case. The power failure can be significantly higher. As a result, solar energy companies in India advise you to avoid installing solar panels in areas that will be shaded for a significant portion of the day.

Rooftop (terrace) Orientation

Solar panels should be placed and sloped in such a way that they receive the optimum amount of direct sunlight during the day. Because the sun’s direction changes from morning to evening, solar panels should be adjusted on a regular basis to ensure that sun’s rays falls directly on the panel and you get the most benefit from the sunshine hours. However, this is not possible manually. There are technologies that can assist your solar panels in following the sun.

Cleanliness of Solar Panels

Pollution, rainfall, dust storms, and sandstorms all have an effect on the performance of solar panels. Regular cleaning assure that your solar panel layer is free of dirt and produces the maximum amount of power. Cleaning solar panels at least one every month will result in increased electricity production.

Location

In India, the local weather varies by region, in addition to the amount of annual warm sun. This has an effect on solar insolation, which is the amount of solar energy that falls on each cm2/min. When purchasing a solar system for your business or industrial facility, keep annual solar irradiance in mind.

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