How Solar Energy Works on Cloudy Days? - Aus-Brite Solar

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How Solar Energy Works on Cloudy Days?
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• Does my solar panel system work on cloudy days or
  during seasons of less-than-optimal sun exposure?
  These are important questions that most
  homeowners consider.
• Solar panel systems have definitely taken the
  world by storm. According to the reports by Clean
  Energy Council CEC, Australians have installed
  more than three million rooftop solar panels till
  date.
• Although these systems are not new, many people
  may still have doubts regarding the working of
  solar panels.
• Most of us know that solar panels in Sydney work
  at their maximum efficiency on sunny days, but
  you may not know that the requirement of your
  solar panel systems is daylight not sunlight,
  they can continue to work on cloudy days.

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Lets Have a Detailed Look at How Solar Panel
Systems Operate on Cloudy Days

• Your Solar panel system converts sunlight to
  direct current DC electricity. After that,
  this DC electricity converts into alternating
  current AC to power your home.
• This energy generation is maximum on sunny days,
  your home can also get enough energy during
  cloudy days. This energy can power your whole
  house.

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But Do Cloudy Days Affect the Output of Your
Solar Panel Systems?

• The exact amount of energy generation on cloudy
  days depends on factors like the density of
  clouds and the quality of your solar panels. On
  cloudy days, solar panel systems can produce
  electricity from both visible and infrared
  lights.
• The rain doesnt make the atmosphere entirely
  black. There can always be visible light even
  during heavy storms, and it will penetrate
  through clouds and rain.
• Hence, your solar panel systems can generate
  needed output on cloudy days as well. As per the
  trusted sources, they can still operate at 80 of
  their maximum output. 

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Cloud Penetration Effect

• On a cloudy day, solar panels get to produce
  electricity because of sunlight penetration
  through the clouds. Thats the same way you end
  up getting sunburned during a cloudy day! It
  means through those clouds, sunlight can still
  penetrate, and thats how a solar panel works.
• So even though the quantity of electricity
  produced is not the same as during a sunny day,
  you will still receive 80-90 efficiency.
• Cloudy days can cause only a 10-20 drop in
  efficiency as compared to sunny days. However,
  you can make up for it and cover the difference
  with solar battery and net metering systems. It
  can make your solar panel systems all-weather
  ready. 

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• During peak sunlight hours, your solar panels may
  generate more power than you need. You can use
  this surplus power to provide you with the needed
  electricity on cloudy days or at night. You can
  store the solar energy during peak sunlight hours
  and can use it on cloudy days.

Solar Batteries

• Your solar panel systems are designed to produce
  more power than required during daylight hours.
  The surplus power generated during the day is
  stored in solar batteries. With batteries, you
  can run your system for the whole day.

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Net Metering Program

• The net monitoring programs can come to your
  rescue during rainy days. With net metering, you
  dont have physical energy storage at your home.
  The electric grid can store the excess energy
  produced by your solar panel systems.
• Now you know that solar panels can also power
  your house on cloudy days. The next question that
  can come to your mind is, which solar panels are
  best for cloudy days?

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Best Solar Panels in Australia for Cloudy Days
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Suntech Solar Panels

• Suntech solar panels are known for their high
  performance. These panels come with a module
  efficiency of up to 20.3, which can be achieved
  through advanced cell technology and the
  manufacturing process.
• The panels are made with advanced glass, and cell
  surface textured design to ensure excellent
  performance in low light conditions. In addition,
  they can produce more output in weak lighting
  conditions, such as in cloudy weather or during
  sunsets.

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REC Solar

• These monocrystalline solar panel systems offer
  superior performance. The panels are known to
  give improved performance in shaded conditions.
  Its no light-induced degradation feature delivers
  maximum output even during rainy days. Moreover,
  it is a super strong frame that can handle up to
  7000 PA snow loads.

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• The solar panel is made with innovative
  all-weather technology. It provides optimal yield
  in extreme weather with its excellent low-light
  and temperature properties.
• Its high-tech aluminium frame can withstand high
  snow and wind loads. Additionally, the panel is
  easy to install and can be adjusted as per
  weather conditions.

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Why Choose Aus-Brite Solar?

• Aus-Brite Solar offers top-quality solar panel
  services to all the households in Australia. Our
  solar panel installers provide the most effective
  energy solutions to you.

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