Fall is coming, and people in America face longer nights and shorter days. Solar power is impacted by this. Because there is less sun, solar power systems might not work as well in this season. The grid is already suffering, and so, other forms of energy supply are always important, and any slumps can present a problem.
The problem with solar power and the sun in the Fall
Solar panels do better when there is lots of sun. Kind of the whole point. The performance of a solar power system is also impacted by what happens inside your home. People let the sunny parts of the day go by with their curtains and blinds closed. This can reduce the output of solar panels in Fall.
You would not think that would affect solar panels, but apparently it does. If your solar panels receive less sun, as they will in Fall, you will have less power for your home. The shorter days are to blame, as there are fewer hours of full-on sunlight.
The simple trick to get the most out of the sun for your solar panels as Fall heads in
This trick can result in 200 kWh of energy from the sun if you do it correctly. When the sun is most intense, simply open your curtains instead of keeping them closed to keep the sun out. This helps in rooms where your solar panels do good work. It provides more sunlight and heat, which will result in more energy for your home. Only draw the curtains when the sun begins to fade.
This curtain trick is now being used by lots of people with solar-powered homes who want to make sure they get the best efficiency levels in Fall. From around 10 am to 3 pm, the sun is at its most intense. The perfect time for your solar system. Blocking the sun out at this time because it is too bright, or maybe you left the blinds drawn for privacy, impacts solar panels. The curtain trick helps to maximize sunlight and heat, which boosts solar panel performance.
Why the curtain trick should matter to those who have solar panels
The number of people with solar panels for their homes is growing in America. People think that just having solar panels on the roof takes care of everything, but maybe not quite. Solar panels work best in direct sunlight that is not blocked. So, blinds and curtains can impact solar panel performance.
The curtain trick does help, but getting more solar panels or a better solar system is also a good way to go. Saving 200kWh just by opening your curtains is not a bad method at all. It costs less than a newer system or adding more solar panels. Fall sees homes use more power for heating, so a trick like this that costs nothing is an advantage. Letting the sun inside your house for longer can also help lower heating costs, as the sun can do the job of a heater if you let it.
The benefits of the curtain trick for solar panels
Lots of homes with solar panels, all using the curtain trick, do wonders for the national grid, which is taking strain. Today would be a good day to start using the curtain trick. Track the hours when your house gets the best sunlight and then keep your curtains and blinds open during those times.
Lighter colored curtains can also do the trick. It is all about making the most of the sun in Fall when there is less of it, because the days are far shorter than they are in the summer. Keep things simple; sometimes that approach is the best.
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