Study finds heatwaves cause hourly losses of up to 90% in PV plants

Started by rcjordan, July 11, 2026, 02:15:02 PM

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ergophobe

I've seen demos where people measure output, then let it heat up, then measure again, then spray it with water and measure again.

I haven't dared try it with my panels, but I wonder if in the hottest places they will need to add cooling, which will take away a lot of efficiency, obviously.