Solar Panel Efficiency: Temperature Effect

[mcodesmart]

Does the temperature of a solar panel decrease its efficiency?

 

[JaredJames]

Increase in temperature means an increase in resistance of the wiring, so I'd say yes it does.

 

[kcdodd]

That doesn't look like a very sound argument.

 

[MisterX]

It happens to be a correct conclusion though, at least in the range of typical operating temperatures. High temperatures in photovoltaics is bad for efficiency.

 

[JaredJames]

That doesn't look like a very sound argument.

It's scientific fact. How much more sound are you wanting?

Higher temperature = higher resistance.