{"id":227,"date":"2011-12-08T15:16:19","date_gmt":"2011-12-08T23:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.centuryrooftile.com\/solar-bay-area-roofing-blog\/?p=227"},"modified":"2014-12-15T16:09:59","modified_gmt":"2014-12-16T00:09:59","slug":"are-solar-panels-still-worth-it-during-the-winter-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centuryrooftile.com\/solar-bay-area-roofing-blog\/are-solar-panels-still-worth-it-during-the-winter-months\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Solar Panels Still Worth It During the Winter Months?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float:right;padding: 0 0 10px 10px\" class=\"interactive_right\"><div class='button_holder_right'><iframe allowtransparency='true' frameborder='0' scrolling='no' src='\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets\/tweet_button.html?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcenturyrooftile.com%2Fsolar-bay-area-roofing-blog%2Fare-solar-panels-still-worth-it-during-the-winter-months%2F&amp;text=Are Solar Panels Still Worth It During the Winter Months?&amp;count=vertical&amp;lang=' style='width:65px; height:65px;' ><\/iframe><\/div><div class='button_holder_right'><iframe src='\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fcenturyrooftile.com%2Fsolar-bay-area-roofing-blog%2Fare-solar-panels-still-worth-it-during-the-winter-months%2F&amp;layout=button_count&amp;show_faces=false&amp;width=65&amp;action=like&amp;font=arial&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;height=21' scrolling='no' frameborder='0' style='border:none; overflow:hidden; width:65px; height:21px;' allowTransparency='true'><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><p>Unfortunately, the typical consumer has a rather child-like view of how solar panels work. \u00a0That is why\u00a0<a title=\"Bay Area Roofing and Solar Power\" href=\"http:\/\/centuryroofandsolar.com\">Century Roof and Solar<\/a> is here to help educate.<\/p>\n<p>Most people imagine that the hotter the sun\u2019s rays are, the more energy the panels will soak up.\u00a0Truth be told, solar panels are far more sophisticated, and so many more factors are involved.\u00a0Indeed, some solar panels function better in cold weather than in hot weather.<\/p>\n<p>This isn\u2019t to say that winter doesn\u2019t bring unique challenges for solar panel owners. For one, the\u00a0days are shorter during the winter (at least here in the Northern Hemisphere).<\/p>\n<p>Debris, such as leaves, twigs, mulch, and snow and ice, can literally block the solar panels and\u00a0thus prevent them from extracting energy from the sun or from any other source. To protect the\u00a0panels, remove snow and other yucky stuff with a snow rake or other squeegee-type edged blade.\u00a0If you can\u2019t clean your entire roof, don\u2019t fret. Just clear &#8220;enough&#8221; access.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, say a blizzard dumps 12 inches of snow on your roof. You could devote a day\u00a0to rigging up a harness and clearing every panel of snow and ice. But this approach is neither\u00a0palatable nor necessary. Instead, clear what you can &#8212; the lower and more accessible panels, for\u00a0instance &#8212; and you will enjoy at least some increased energy collection ability.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily not too many of us in the Bay Area have to deal with blizzards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To optimize your solar panels for the winter, connect with the team at Century Roof and Solar at\u00a0888-233-7548 or www.centuryrooftile.com.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our trusted<a title=\"Bay Area Roofing\" href=\"http:\/\/centuryrooftile.com\"> Bay Area roofing contractor<\/a> experts can\u00a0install premium roof systems, including <a title=\"Bay Area PV Solar Panels\" href=\"http:\/\/centuryroofandsolar.com\">high caliber solar panels<\/a>, to save you money long-term\u00a0on your utility costs, reduce your environmental footprint, and resolve basically any technical\u00a0issues you have with your roofing system. <strong>Learn first hand why we&#8217;re considered the most\u00a0trusted name in roofing in the area.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<address><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/03701456793164649060\">Photo by Rick Lee<\/a><\/address>\n<div class='shareinpost'><ul class=\"socialwrap row\"><li class=\"iconOnly share\">share:<\/li><li class=\"iconOnly\"><a  rel='nofollow'  target='_blank'  title='Share this post : Are Solar Panels Still Worth It During the Winter Months? 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