Solar energy works best when panels have direct contact with sunlight. When sunlight hits the panels at the right angle, they generate energy much more efficiently than at any other time of day. These periods are known as peak solar hours, and they are when your solar energy system produces the most output.
In this post, we’ll explore peak solar hours in Pakistan during summers and winters, so you can maximize the efficiency of your solar energy system. With Beacon Energy, experience the best in solar solutions. Their INTRIX range, powered by AI, ensures optimal efficiency, smart energy management, and comprehensive after-sales service.
Peak Solar Hours: The concept
Solar panels generate electricity when sunlight hits the solar cells, causing electrons to move and produce a current. For maximum energy output, sunlight must strike the panels at the correct angle, with sufficient intensity.
Peak solar hours refer to the period when sunlight is most intense and hits the panels at the optimal angle, minimizing reflection and maximizing absorption. Generally, this period occurs around noon and early afternoon, when panels produce most of their daily energy output.
What are the peak solar hours?
Peak solar hours vary by season, reflecting changes in sunlight intensity and duration:
1. Summer:
- Peak hours: 10 AM to 4 PM
- During summer, sunlight is strong and abundant. Panels installed at the right angle can fully leverage this exposure, achieving maximum efficiency and output.
2. Winter:
- Peak hours: 11 AM to 3 PM
- In winter, sunlight is less intense, and exposure duration is shorter. However, by optimizing panel angles and installation, solar energy systems can still operate efficiently during this season.
Peak solar hours during summer days:
During summer, while sunlight is available throughout the day and temperatures spike up from the start of the day, the peak solar hours usually don’t start until 1o or 11 am and then go all the way upto 4pm in the afternoon. This means that throughout the day, these hours allow for maximum solar energy generation helped by the fact that both the temperature and the sunlight exposure are at their peak during these hours. If the solar panels are installed in such a manner and at such an angle that they are able to maximise their exposure to sunlight during these hours, you will get the best possible efficiency out of your solar panels.
Peak solar hours during winter Days: Winters are an entirely different equation
When it comes to solar energy generation. The peak hours during winter shift from around 11am to 3pm in the noon, and this reduced peak hour window represents the sharp drop in solar energy generation during the winters overall. However, by optimizing the installation angle and the reception of the sunlight, winters can be made out as equally efficient.
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