Throughout my IRP, I have learned so much just by researching. There is a ton of different researches on solar panels in general. Maybe not so much the angle of solar panels but how we can get the most efficient energy throughout the whole year. I've learned a little about sun trackers and how these can help identify at which angles you should put your solar panels depending on the season and location. I've even seen some sun trackers attached to panels so the whole system moves with it. It's really cool to me and I'd would really like to get knowledge out about solar energy and maybe go into a Bachelors degree with sustainable energy. This experience has helped me by showing how the research side on new ideas. My IRP may of not been high tech but just the basic understanding has lead me in so many directions. I still believe solar Is the future and I want to educate people about it.
QUESTIONS: Casie sec 201- Hello Monica! Did you notice a difference in power produced and chillier weather (Florida and cold weather haha :) ) ?
Hello Casie, yes I actually noticed a different in power produced and "colder" weather. For example, on a day that was 80 degrees my solar panels produced less power versus on days that were in the lower 70's. Heat plays a major role in how much energy is produced. Between heat and wires, your panels can actually have a 15% decrease in power. Which is normal in the bigger, commercial solar panels.
