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How Local Climate Impacts Residential Solar Panel Installation Efficiency

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  The newfound shift towards renewable sources of energy has made solar power a favorite competitor for residences. Actually, however, the efficiency of your solar panel installation is not only driven by the quality of the equipment or even the expertise of the installation crew. The local climate can be a crucial point to be considered when assessing your solar panels' performance. This is very important to homeowners contemplating the installation of solar panels for homes in Los Angeles or a solar panel installation company. The Solar-Climate Connection Temperature Impact Contrary to intuitive expectations, extremely high temperatures can reduce solar panels' output. This is one reason why solar panels perform better in regions like Southern California in cooler parts of the year and not during scorching summers. ●       Ideal temperature range: Most solar panels operate at their top levels within 59°F to 95°F (15°C to 35°C). ●       Performance degradation: For