Peak Sun Hours and Solar Panel Output Explained

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Peak Sun Hours and Solar Panel Output Explained
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• When making the decision to have a solar panel
  system installed on the roof of your home, you
  will definitely want to consider how much
  sunlight it will receive during a 24 hour period,
  something that is known in the industry as peak
  sun hours.
• Representing a window of time each day when a
  solar panel system receives the most amount of
  sunlight, peak sun hours have a direct impact on
  the amount of power solar systems produce, and as
  such, is an important consideration when opting
  to go solar lets take a closer look

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• What are peak sun hours?
• When the sun is at its most intense typically
  during the middle of the day its capable of
  producing 1,000 watts of electricity per square
  meter during one hour, and this is defined as a
  peak sun hour. Solar panels are also tested and
  rated using this measurement, meaning that if you
  purchase a 9-kilowatt solar panel, it will be
  capable of producing 9 kilowatts of power during
  a peak period. That said, this represents the
  maximum output of the panels when conditions are
  favorable, and is no guarantee that the system
  will produce that much power every day.

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• What are the peak sun hours for Texas?
• The position of the solar system on the roof
• The angle of the system with regards to the sun
• How much shade there is
• The season
• Your homes orientation
• Your geographical location
• Weather

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• For a solar system to be a smart financial
  investment, it ideally needs to have a minimum of
  4 hours peak sunlight per day, and with Texas
  coming in at 4.5-6, you could say its a bit of a
  no brainer. Any less than that though, doesnt
  necessarily mean that switching to solar isnt a
  smart financial investment, especially when you
  take other factors into account such as high
  utility charges in certain areas of the country,
  and federal tax credits which can offset the
  cost.
• Why might solar panels not achieve maximum output
  during peak hours?
• Solar panel electrical output is affected by a
  number of different factors, including (but not
  limited to) the following

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• Each of these factors can have a direct impact on
  the amount of electricity a solar panel can
  produce at any given time of the day, and this
  includes peak sun hours.
• You might not realize it, but even the type of
  electrical inverter system used on a solar panel
  system can affect its output. All of this means
  that even if your solar system is capable of
  producing a certain amount of power during peak
  hours, it may not necessarily do so, and there
  may be nothing you can do to control that.

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• While you should definitely consider the power
  output of a solar panel system before choosing to
  have it installed, you must be prepared for it
  not to achieve that consistently, if at all,
  depending on some, or all of the factors listed
  above. However, for most homeowners throughout
  Texas, solar systems are a solid investment that
  will save you money on your utility bills, reduce
  your carbon footprint, and provide you with a
  guilt-free, planet-friendly power source to be
  proud of.

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