Photo Credit: Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] Despite the presence of snow, the panels actually produce more power than in the heat of summer.
Why Solar Panels Are Thriving in Snowy States
17 Jun 2025 | Abstracted from Animals Around the Globe
"Minnesota, Massachusetts, New York, and other northern states with significant snowfall are emerging as solar energy powerhouses, challenging conventional wisdom about where solar technology can succeed.
"...solar panels actually perform more efficiently in colder temperatures...Research indicates that panels can be 5-25% more efficient in cold versus hot climates, assuming equal sunlight....Fresh snow reflects up to 90% of the sunlight..."
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