Why is my yield decreasing?

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Why is my yield decreasing?

Why is my solar panel yield decreasing? Natural degradation is one cause, but weather conditions also play a significant role. Read on to learn more.
05 juni 2019 13:57
Last updated on 01 april 2025 14:00
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Why is my solar panel yield decreasing? Natural degradation is one cause, but weather conditions also play a significant role. Read on to learn more.

Solar panels always lose a small amount of their efficiency over the years—this is the natural degradation of solar panels. The extent of this degradation depends on the type of panels you have. In general, the degradation of solar panels should never exceed about 0.7% per year.

Is your solar panel yield decreasing faster than expected? First, check whether the panels have become dirty or if new shading is affecting them. For information on cleaning solar panels, click here.

Still can’t explain the drop in performance? It might be time to have one of our experts inspect your system.

Hessel van den Berg
Hessel is technical manager at Zonnefabriek. He regularly reports on current developments in the world of sustainable energy. Hessel has a talent for translating complex information into crystal-clear blogs.

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