Does high temperature have any effect of voltage?

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Does high temperature have any effect of voltage?

Postby Zulkifleeabd » Thu Oct 08, 2009 4:16 pm

Hi guys,
Is it true that when there is high temperature on PV cell will have any impact on voltage? I saw it at youtube somewhere but cannot remember what is the link. I just need to know if it is true.

thanks.

regards.
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Re: Does high temperature have any effect of voltage?

Postby TonyB » Sat Nov 14, 2009 4:03 pm

Yes the higher the PV temperature the higher lower the voltage, and less power.
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Re: Does high temperature have any effect of voltage?

Postby LaptopNomad » Mon May 31, 2010 7:42 pm

From experience, yes -though a cooling breeze underneath the solar panels does help.
Most surface mounts allow air to flow underneath the panels.
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