Solar Panels and Winter- common FAQ's

We just had 10cm of snow. How will this affect my solar panel production?

In every installation we perform, the panels are installed in the optimal areas of the roof for sun exposure. Typically the south, east and west arrays of your roof. This ensures that those areas get the most sun. Solar panels are smooth and angled toward the sun, snow will typically melt or simply slide off of the panels during and shortly after a heavy snowfall. The effect on production is negligible.

   

It's so cloudy in winter time. Are my solar panels producing any power?

Absolutely! While the shorter days do effect the amount of sun exposure in winter, UV rays do continue to allow power production during all the hours when the sun is out. When our consultants project your annual power production, these factors are taken into consideration ahead of time.

   

It's minus 30 degrees Celsius. How will my panels perform?

The solar power production of your panel system is dependant on sun exposure, not heat exposure. Cooler temperatures can actually yield greater efficiency than extreme heat.