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<blockquote data-quote="binky" data-source="post: 525473" data-attributes="member: 490"><p>simple fact is there's less sunshine in winter and the hours of sunshine or shorter, so performance always drops. If you are lucky enough to have space for a ground array, you can mitigate winter output by using a steeper panel pitch ie have them more upright. You will lose output over summer if you do this, but it may suite your needs better? </p><p></p><p>As for panels, size of array makes a difference, but the more efficient the panel the better it will work in winter, and any other time of year for that matter. Good, reasonably priced panels are around 20% efficient. </p><p></p><p>Batteries, also won't do much for you in winter, but for the rest of the year will work well. </p><p></p><p>The only real way of getting decent winter green energy is a wind turbine, if you have a suitable location for one where it won't pee-off the neighbours.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="binky, post: 525473, member: 490"] simple fact is there's less sunshine in winter and the hours of sunshine or shorter, so performance always drops. If you are lucky enough to have space for a ground array, you can mitigate winter output by using a steeper panel pitch ie have them more upright. You will lose output over summer if you do this, but it may suite your needs better? As for panels, size of array makes a difference, but the more efficient the panel the better it will work in winter, and any other time of year for that matter. Good, reasonably priced panels are around 20% efficient. Batteries, also won't do much for you in winter, but for the rest of the year will work well. The only real way of getting decent winter green energy is a wind turbine, if you have a suitable location for one where it won't pee-off the neighbours. [/QUOTE]
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