4 things to consider before installing solar in a place that gets snow. If you live in a climate that gets snow, you are probably wondering if it makes sense to install a solar panel system for your home. I have been through two winters with my DIY ground based 9kW home solar panel system, and it can produce solar power in snow. I'll show you what happens when it snows and what to look out for.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:35 Power With Snow
02:37 Removing Snow
03:26 Power comparison with & without snow
07:06 Is it worth removing the snow?
09:32 Snow falling off solar roof
10:18 Building a snowman
10:44 Four things to consider when installing solar in a snowy area
FAIR USE ATTRIBUTION (Title 17 USC Section 107) I used the following clips in this video, as criticism, comment, news reporting, and teaching and compliant with YouTube’s copyright guidelines and United States Law:
Snow Vs Solar (FrugalRepair):    • What Happens to Solar Panels When it ...  
Solar Panel Snow Removal: Is it Worth It? (BenjaminNelson)    • Solar Panel Snow Removal: Is it Worth...  

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