How much energy do solar panels generate in winter?

Compared to the summer, winter days are shorter and the sun is lower in the sky. This means your solar panels catch less sunlight and generate less energy. On average, your solar roof generated between 20 and 30% of their annual yield in the winter months. The yield is bigger during the rest of the year.

People often expect that the yield of solar panels is best during the summer, but solar panels actually work better during colder weather. When the solar panel heats up a lot, it loses more energy. This makes the yield of your solar roof better in spring, from April to June.

During the winter, there's more chance of snow. When there's a thick layer of snow on your solar roof, the panels don't catch sunlight. Luckily, the snow won't stay for long because the solar panels are smooth and stand at an angle. Isn't this the case? Call a company to carefully and safely make your solar roof snow-free.

Are you thinking about your own solar roof? The best season for a solar panel installation is fall or winter. The installers aren't as busy in this period, so the waiting times are short. You'll be fully prepared for the good yield in spring and summer months this way. Do you want to know more about solar panels? Contact us for personal advice and discover that you can save on your energy bill even during the winter months.