Can Solar Panels Still Generate Energy on Cloudy Days?

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Can Solar Panels Still Generate Energy on Cloudy
Days?
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• Now you dont have to be a solar expert to know
  that the energy provided by solar panels is
  generated from sunlight, so that does that mean
  that on days when the sun isnt shining, your
  solar system wont generate any energy?
• Lets look at the answer in a little more detail

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• Solar panels generate less energy on cloudy days
• Solar systems definitely produce less power on
  days when its cloudy or the sun isnt shining at
  all, but clouds arent actually the obstacle that
  you might believe them to be. Solar panels
  produce energy by converting sunlight into direct
  current (DC), before an inverter turns it into
  alternating current (AC) the type of power that
  most homes run on. When the weather is cloudy,
  power might drop-off by around 10 25 when
  compared to a sunny day, but sometimes, the
  presence of clouds can actually enhance the solar
  panels performance, as it enables sunlight to be
  reflected or magnified.

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• So, conventional solar panels are able to
  generate power on a cloudy day, but some more
  technologically advanced panels use a very pure
  type of silicon and copper foundation, allowing
  the panels to continue working efficiently even
  in the event of prolonged exposure to elements
  such as wind, rain and snow.
• How can a battery backup system help on cloudy
  days?
• If youre worried about not being able to
  generate enough energy to power your home on a
  cloudy day, you should invest in a battery backup
  system, which will allow you to store solar power
  during the day and use it when needed. In the
  event of a grid outage, battery backup can also
  provide timely backup power for your home.

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• Why are countries with cold climates big on solar
  power?
• It seems counterintuitive doesnt it countries
  like Germany and South Korea, which frequently
  experience cold, wintry weather conditions, are
  two of the worlds biggest adopters of solar
  systems. However, economic factors can help to
  explain why people living in places or countries
  that dont always have wall-to-wall sunshine, are
  flying the solar flag, and the cost of
  electricity is more often than not, the biggest
  driver of the popularity of solar power in a
  region.

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• The importance of working with a professional
  solar power provider
• Provided you buy your solar system from a
  reputable manufacturer, and have the system
  installed by professionals, you shouldnt have to
  worry too much about where to place your panels
  to get the most sunlight. A qualified solar
  installer will know how to design your system to
  minimize any potential issues with shading, such
  as form clouds or trees, and will set you up with
  a solar system that will merrily power your home,
  for many years to come.

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• Why not make 2022 the year that you go solar? To
  find out how you can benefit from a solar system
  this year, reach out to a local solar energy
  provider, and take your first steps towards a
  cleaner, more sustainable future.
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