Do solar panels work in the snow?

With over 10,000 homes installing solar panels this year, the first real heavy snowfall of last week will have had many looking up to their roof's and wondering.

The picture depicts the results of a days snowfall on an everyday garden solar lamp in Buxton.

Imagine a similar amount covering the solar panels on your roof and it's a safe bet that they won't be generating anything.

It's also worth remembering that dust / dirt in the summer can have a similar effect so you should if possible aim to give your solar panels a clean (in accordance with your manufacturers/installers instructions).

Although rain showers should give the panels a quick wash off taking care of much of the accumulated muck.

Solar Energy is all around us

Whilst for many the idea of using solar energy to provide electricity and hot water for our homes is a new one, it's worth remembering that solar energy has been used for many years in and around the home, in technology we're all familiar with and probably already own.

Watches, calculators, portable device chargers and patio lights to name but a few instances.

If you'd like to get a quote for powering your home's electricity needs or your hot water needs, then visit Solar Panel Quoter now and get your free online quote.

photo credit: andres rueda