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====== Factors affecting solar panel output ====== | ====== Factors affecting solar panel output ====== | ||
- | For various reasons **it will be a rare event when your panels put out their full rated power**. | + | For various reasons **it will be a rare event when your panels put out their full rated power**. |
The other big reason is that **power ratings are derived from testing under specific lab conditions**.((STC - Standard Testing Conditions)) | The other big reason is that **power ratings are derived from testing under specific lab conditions**.((STC - Standard Testing Conditions)) | ||
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===== solar magnifiers ===== | ===== solar magnifiers ===== | ||
- | {{ https:// | + | {{ https:// |
Some conditions can cause an effective magnification of solar power, the opposite of shade in a way. This is usually caused by reflection of previously-uncaptured light onto the panels -- the panels are receiving both normal //direct// light and the additional // | Some conditions can cause an effective magnification of solar power, the opposite of shade in a way. This is usually caused by reflection of previously-uncaptured light onto the panels -- the panels are receiving both normal //direct// light and the additional // | ||
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+ | * [[https:// | ||
===== cleanliness ===== | ===== cleanliness ===== | ||