What affects the energy output of my solar system?
Jun 01, 2017
A range of factors can impact of the power output of you solar power energy system including:
- The orientation of the solar panels to the sun (north facing is the ideal positioning for solar panels)
- The efficiency of the inverter,
- The season and weather, time of day, amount of sunshine and cloud
- The temperature of the solar panels, if they get too hot then power output can decline
- The degree of shade and whether they are dirty or in need of other maintenance
- Your geographical location which will dictate the strength of the solar energy your panels receive