Solar Panel Soiling: How Much Output Uncleaned Panels Really Lose

Solar Panel Soiling: How Much Output Uncleaned Panels Really Lose

Nobody warns you at the point of sale what happens when a photovoltaic array goes months without rain and dust settles across the cells. The efficiency penalty is real, measurable and — in many cases — avoidable with basic upkeep. The International Energy Agency estimates that soiling costs residential installations between 4% and 7% of … Read more