Can solar panels generate electricity in winter? Many people have a common misconception that solar panels do not work in winter. On the contrary, low temperature will increase the output power of solar panels. But solar panels are covered with snow in winter, which will indeed affect the power generation.
Solar panel power generation in winter
All solar panels can bear a certain weight. Generally, the snow will not be too heavy and will not cause problems. Before leaving the factory, the solar panels will undergo a pressure test to evaluate the durability and quality level. The higher the pressure level, the better your panel can withstand the weight of heavy snow.
Solar panels need sunlight to generate electricity, so if your solar panels are covered with snow, they won’t generate electricity. Most components are installed with a certain angle of inclination, and the snow will fall by itself, but this will take a certain time. You can also clean the snow by making a snow rake (soft) or similar snow removal tool, which usually does not damage the battery board.
Low temperature, sunny weather is actually beneficial to module power generation. As long as the components are not covered with snow, winter is actually conducive to power generation. Like most electronic products, solar panels are more efficient in cold conditions than in hot conditions, making full use of each hour to generate electricity in a relatively short period of time during the winter day.
In winter, the power generation of photovoltaic power stations becomes less, so there is no need to be nervous. This is a normal phenomenon, because the sunshine length becomes smaller in winter. However, due to the low temperature in winter, it is conducive to photovoltaic power generation and plays a good role in protecting the service life. In addition, pay attention to the maintenance of the power station in winter, and pay attention to the removal of dust and snow.