Does Solar Work Well in Winter on the Sunshine Coast?

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Solar panels work by absorbing energy from sunlight and converting it into electricity for your home or business to use. Many wonder whether solar systems work well during winter when the days are shorter. Even in colder, cloudier winter climates, solar energy remains an efficient and reliable energy source. 

At Logic Solar, we are the experts in solar installation Sunshine Coast customers can depend on for premium, custom-designed solutions. Below we look at whether these systems work reliably well in winter.

Optimal Weather Conditions for Solar

Even in freezing weather, solar panels convert sunlight into electricity. Colder weather with clear skies is actually more optimal for efficient solar panel power production. With a residential solar installation Sunshine Coast residents may actually notice a loss of efficiency at sustained high temperatures. The optimal temperature for solar panels is 25°C.

Solar panel efficiency across different temperatures can be measured using the temperature coefficient. Most solar panel temperature coefficients are between -0.20 and -0.50 percent per degree Celsius. This means a temperature coefficient of -0.50 percent decreases the efficiency of solar panels by 0.50 percent for every degree above 25°C.

How Much Sunlight Do Solar Panels Need?

The total number of hours of daylight is shorter in winter. This Is the biggest impact on solar power Sunshine Coast residents may notice. As long as there is no shade blocking sunlight hitting your panels, however, the impact shouldn’t be drastic. 

On average, a 5kW system can generate 13kWh a day in winter compared to 20kWh a day in summer. So while less energy is produced, there should still be plenty of energy to go around with an appropriately sized system.

Year Round Solar Power Sunshine Coast Residents Can Enjoy

When it comes to solar power Sunshine Coast residents are fortunate to enjoy a decent amount of sunlight all year round. Queensland is one of the warmer regions in Australia with mean temperatures between 11 and 21°C. This means solar systems are particularly reliable in states like Queensland as opposed to southern states like Victoria, where winter days are shorter and cloudier.

Contact the Solar Installer Sunshine Coast Trusts

For a solar installer Sunshine Coast homes and businesses can rely on for quality systems that perform all year round, contact the team at Logic Solar. Find out more or get a quote by calling us on 1300 068 468 or contact us online.

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