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''The optimal operating temperature for a solar panel is below 25 °C.'' When temperatures rise, so does the temperature of the cells, which can reduce their electrical output.
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For most silicon-based panels, this coefficient ranges between -0.3% to -0.5% per °C. This means that as the panel temperature rises above 25°C, the efficiency decreases proportionally.
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