Peak season for solar photovoltaic power generation

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Peak season for solar photovoltaic power generation

6 FAQs about [Peak season for solar photovoltaic power generation]

Why is solar PV generation higher in the summer?

Solar PV generation is higher in the summer than the winter due to longer days and the sun being higher in the sky. Figure 4 shows the typical monthly values of solar PV generation for a 2.35kW solar PV system in London which faced 60 degrees from south. From year to year there is variation in the generation for any particular month.

Do solar panels produce a lot of energy in the winter?

Solar panels generally produce about 40-60% less energy during the months of December and January than they do during the months of July and August. This means that solar power generation is significantly less during the winter than it is during the summer.

Do solar panels generate more electricity in the morning?

A south facing solar PV system will tend to generate more around noon. The sun rises in the east and so east-facing PV panels will have maximum generation part-way through the morning. A west-facing array will tend to generate most electricity part-way through the afternoon as shown to the right.

How does winter affect solar energy production?

The sun, even at its peak around midday, is much lower in the sky during the winter months. For most residential rooftops this means that the sun’s rays will be hitting the solar panels less directly than during the summer months. This will cause the system’s power output to be lower which also has a direct impact on energy production.

When do solar panels turn 'on'?

A similar effect can be seen with the Energy Centre solar system, a 22 kW thin-film solar panel array, which turns ‘on’ later in the day, peaking mid-afternoon in winter and even later in summer. “The array continues to generate electricity late in the afternoon, after 7pm around the summer solstice.

What is a 'peak-shift' Solar System?

It faces west to capture the afternoon sun. “This approach to energy generation is a practical example of ‘peak-shift’,” Dr Wilson said. “It’s where we orientate the building and solar array so the peak time of solar energy collection is shifted from, say, a midday maximum to a mid-afternoon maximum.

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