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I presume they point the dish at the sun, so the shadow is in a fixed position. However the video shows during installation so not pointing at sun - but shadow
by robocat 3y ago
I presume they point the dish at the sun, so the shadow is in a fixed position. However the video shows during installation so not pointing at sun - but shadows that you see don't appear significant
- hinkley 3y agoSolar cells in shade act as diodes. They block the flow of electricity. It’s why we are doing inverters per panel now.
- robocat 3y agoThanks - I didn't realise shade losses could be so significant. I did find panels designed to avoid shade losses due to a single cell in a string being shaded but such panels appear to be uncommon or expensive.
- hinkley 3y agoWhat really bothers me most about this problem is that it makes you have to choose between solar panels and trees, and that’s a shitty bargain. Trees are good, and they lower your AC bill.