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0 points_ea1k3y ago0 comments

Usually if any significant amount of the panel is exposed, they will start to heat up from the sun and defrost the rest. Its a significant reduction in performance, of course, but still worthwhile if utility power is expensive.

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angst_ridden3y ago

The actual performance of the cells increases as they get colder. The attenuation due to ice or snow will, of course, reduce power generated.

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0 points_ea1k3y ago0 comments

Usually if any significant amount of the panel is exposed, they will start to heat up from the sun and defrost the rest. Its a significant reduction in performance, of course, but still worthwhile if utility power is expensive.

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angst_ridden3y ago

The actual performance of the cells increases as they get colder. The attenuation due to ice or snow will, of course, reduce power generated.

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