Due to less sunlight, the performance of solar panels during winter may reduce. However, there
are 5 major tips to boost the performance of your solar panel during winter.
You should adjust the angle of your panels
The angle of the sun during summer differs from the angle of the sun during winter. To boost the performance of your solar panel during winter, you want to adjust it towards a steeper angle. In addition, adjusting your solar panel at a steeper angle will help the snow to fall freely from your solar panels. To avoid making a mistake during this procedure, you need a professional company like DAPRE that deals with HVAC services and many more.
You should take care of your solar batteries
You can do this by perfectly insulating them. This will help to boost their performance during winter. Other ways to care for your solar batteries are by keeping them at an optimal temperature and storing them properly.
You should reduce your energy usage
If you do not do this, you should be ready to pay more electricity bills. This is because solar panels produce less solar energy during winter. That means it would require more money to produce more energy. To prevent a higher electricity bill, ensure to reduce your energy usage.
You should clean off heavy snow from your solar panels
Excess snow can prevent sunlight from getting captured. It can also put weight on your solar panels, thereby stressing their mounting points. To clean off excess snow, ensure to use an effective tool like a soft snow brush to prevent damage.
You should take note of your battery discharge levels
The average and recommended discharge level is 50% so try to go beyond that to keep your solar panel running smoothly for a longer period.
The best part of this is that your solar panel can still perform excellently during winter. All you
need is to follow the tips mentioned above and contact us at DAPRE to keep your solar panel in
shape. To book an appointment today, call us at 587-973-1771.
