EXPLORE SOLAR DATA: TEMPERATURE

Excellent prediction! The Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott experiences much cooler weather than most other solar stations, with summertime highs in the 60s Fahrenheit.

Photovoltaic panels operate most efficiently below 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Why?

Now explore other factors that affect PV efficiency.

Insolation    Weather     Panel Tilt

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