Category Archives: Solar Panels

Do Solar Panels Work on Cloudy Days?

The short answer is yes, solar panels work on cloudy days. Solar photovoltaic (PV) cells will still generate energy even when light is partially blocked or reflected by clouds. But there are a few things to consider when determining how much energy your panels can produce on those particularly overcast days.   IS DIRECT SUNLIGHT REQUIRED…

Do Solar Panels Work At Night?

Solar panels require sunlight to generate electricity, so the simple answer is no, they don’t work at night. Most of the confusion about solar panels working at night is related to solar storage and using a backup power supply during the night. We’ll go over how solar panels are still worth the investment through net…