The Renewable Energy Podcast

Solar's Endurance: Weather, Time, and Panel Performance

Today, we're unpacking groundbreaking research from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) that sheds light on the long-term health of our solar power infrastructure. How well are those photovoltaic (PV) panels really holding up? NREL's extensive study, analyzing data from installations across the U.S., reveals the average annual performance loss you might not be expecting. We'll explore the subtle, year-over-year degradation that impacts your energy yield.