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Is heat a factor in how much energy is gained when using solar panels?

For example, If I were powering my house with solar panels, would it be more efficient or effective, (or I guess would I get more energy) out of a day that measured 90 degrees Fahrenheit as opposed to a day that is 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Answer:

no only the sunlight is used in generating electricity
Nope. Sunlight is.
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Not at all. You`ll generate more energy on a clear sunny day in the winter time than you would on a cloudy day in the summer.
If you are talking about solar PV (photovoltaic), panels, (these are the solar panels that generate electricity), temperature DOES effect the power output. But it works opposite of your example. They actually work better in cooler temperatures. In other words, you will get more electricity on a cold, sunny day than you will on a warm, sunny day. The difference is not huge. It is a percentage point or two for every ten degrees cooler it is. But it is significant enough that solar system designers like myself need to know the temperature fluctuations in the area we are designing for. I know of a few improperly designed systems that were damaged on sunny winter days. Solar thermal panels (the ones that heat water) do not work this way. A warmer sunny day is usually better, but again, the difference is not huge.

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