While solar panels constantly collect solar energy and generate electricity year-round, not all months are equal in terms of power production. Factors like hours of sunlight per day, the angle of the sun’s rays, and even the temperature can meaningfully affect solar energy production during certain times of year, so the question remains: Which months are the best for solar energy production? The short answer…
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The best time of the year for solar panel installation depends on several factors, such as climate, availability of installers, and financial incentives. What to Consider Let’s take a closer look at some of the factors which can impact the initial return on investment on your solar panel system. Solar Panel Installer Availability & Permits Often, one overlooked factor is installer availability. Many people think…
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Here in Western New York, we get our share of cloudy days. Sometimes it’s “mostly cloudy,” sometimes it’s “partly cloudy,” but overall, our cloud-to-sun ratio is fairly high. So does it make sense to install solar panels in a region that’s not known for endless days of brilliant sunshine? The answer is yes, solar panels do work on cloudy days. They’re not quite as efficient,…
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Snow and ice on your solar panels and what to expect While we are usually excited to welcome Western New York’s first snowfalls in December and January, we know that there will be some days or weeks where solar systems are not producing energy. This is the time of year that we get calls from concerned homeowners who see an error message on their solar…
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