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Rising Temperatures Decrease Solar Panel Efficiency, Shortening Lifespan

International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology
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M. Senthil Kumar, K.R. Balasubramanian, L. Maheswari

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Solar PV panels are used to convert solar energy into electricity, but their efficiency decreases as temperature rises. A study analyzed how heat affects a 50W solar panel's efficiency in real outdoor conditions. The results showed that as temperature increases, the efficiency of the solar panel decreases, impacting both power and voltage output. This decrease in efficiency can also shorten the panel's lifespan.