PS Energy Group Blog Strategies for Maximizing Solar Panel Efficiency in Extreme Heat

Weather affects everything, including solar panels. It’s one of the most significant factors affecting solar panel efficiency and output. Heavy rainfall, hurricanes, and severe storms can physically damage panels and mounting systems, causing panels to short out. Snow and ice accumulation can block sunlight from reaching photovoltaic cells, preventing panels from generating electricity. Strong winds can cause panels to vibrate or break free from their mounts. And hail can crack or break panels.