Understanding Solar Generation
Solar panels generate electricity whenever there is daylight, with output changing throughout the day and year.
Solar generation refers to the electricity produced by your solar panels when they are exposed to daylight. The amount of electricity generated varies continuously based on light levels, time of day, and season.
Solar panels typically generate the most electricity during the middle of the day, when daylight is strongest. Output rises in the morning, peaks around midday, and then falls again in the afternoon and evening. This daily pattern is normal and expected.
Seasonal changes also affect generation. Longer days in spring and summer lead to higher overall production, while shorter winter days result in lower output. Even in winter, panels still generate electricity during daylight hours.
Cloud cover reduces output but does not stop generation entirely. Panels continue to produce electricity in overcast conditions, just at a lower level. Sudden changes in cloud cover can cause generation to rise and fall quickly throughout the day.
Your solar inverter plays a key role in managing generation. It converts the electricity produced by the panels into usable power for your home and adjusts automatically as conditions change.
Understanding these patterns helps set realistic expectations. Solar generation is dynamic rather than constant, and your system is designed to work with these natural variations rather than against them.