Solar panels without a doubt produce electricity. But how much they produce depends on several key factors.
The first and most obvious consideration is how much sunlight your region gets. If you live in a desert area or at a higher altitude you're in luck. For those in other parts of the country, be aware that the brighter the sun, the better.
In order for your solar panels to harvest enough sunlight to produce a good amount of electricity, you need full, bright, shadow-free sun. Your panels won't generate as much power if you live in an area where cloudy weather is the norm.
The major problem facing homeowners with solar panels is shadow. That is just what it sounds like. When your panel or even part of your panel is shaded, the voltage output becomes lower. And even a small bit of shade can affect output quite dramatically.
During certain times of the day shadows are to be expected, like early or later on the day. This is not a concern because at these times the sun is at an extreme angle, so there is little power being generated anyway. However it is important to avoid shadow during the midday hours of between about 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. when the sun is directly overhead.
Panels should be installed on mounts that are angled toward the sun. By doing that you can ensure that you are getting the most production from the modules. If possible make an adjustment to the angle of your mounting rack on a seasonal basis. That's because the sun's position is different in summer than it is in winter.
Finally, be sure to provide proper maintenance on your solar panels. This is not hard to do because these panels don't have moving parts to maintain. The only real maintenance required is to keep the panels clean.
Rain will do the job for you if it falls regularly and for a few hours at a time. But if not, simply hose the panels off to keep dirt from building up. Be sure to only hose them off in morning or evening when the panels are not as hot as they would be during midday hours, to avoid problems.
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