Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the wordpress-seo domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /var/www/html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6260 Increased Spacing of Solar Panels Comes with Benefits - Ink World Magazine

What are you searching for?

Sign in
Expert's Opinion

Increased Spacing of Solar Panels Comes with Benefits

Moving rows of solar panels farther apart can increase efficiency and improve economics in certain instances.

Author Image

By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World, Coatings World and Ink World Magazine

Moving rows of solar panels farther apart can increase efficiency and improve economics in certain instances by allowing greater airflow to whisk away some heat, according to a new analysis. Solar panels work by capturing sunlight and converting that to electricity, but the accompanying heat can decrease their power output slightly. The analysis looked beyond current operating assumptions that considered only the amount of sunlight, wind speed, and ambient temperature. “But in reality, whe...

Become an Industry Insider and get FREE 24/7 access to this story and all of Ink World magazine.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

Add us as a preferred source on Google

Get the latest Ink World magazine news, insights and analysis in your Google Search and AI experiences.

Add Ink World magazine as a preferred source on Google (opens in a new tab)

Keep Up With Our Content. Subscribe To Ink World magazine Newsletters

Topics