And lastly, the myth that solar panels do not generate power during the winter or if they are set up in climates where there are a lot of cloudy or foggy days.
To better understand why this myth is just that myth, let us explain how solar panels work. So, solar panels use their photovoltaic cells aka the solar cells to absorb light and convert it into electricity, which means that solar energy comes from light, not heat, therefore even if you live in a colder climate or one where sunlight isn’t such a common occurrence, your panels will still produce a ton of energy.
In fact, solar panels actually work better in slightly cooler temperatures, since starting from around 32 degrees Celcius the solar panel efficiency starts to fall, meaning that the panels are producing less renewable energy. And clouds and fog also don’t affect the panels that much, because there is still daylight that the panels can use to produce electricity. Just makes sure that your panels are free of snow and ice, since light can’t really penetrate a thick coat of snow or ice, and you should be able to enjoy the benefits of solar energy anywhere you live.
