Does Solar Power Work in the Cold?
Yes, very well in fact. Contrary to most people’s intuition, solar panels actually generate more power at lower temperatures, other factors being equal. This is because solar panels are really electronic devices and generate electricity from light, not heat. Like most electronic devices, solar panels operate more efficiently at cooler temperature. In temperate climates, solar panels will generate less energy in the winter than in the summer, but this is due to the shorter days, lower sun angles and greater cloud cover, not the cooler temperatures.
