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An optimiser for a shaded solar panel is a device or technology used to maximize the efficiency and output of the solar panel, even when it's partially shaded.
When a solar panel installation has a shaded panel, whether it's due to clouds, trees, or other obstacles, it can significantly reduce the amount of sunlight it receives. This shading can lead to a decrease in the overall energy production of the solar panel installation.
How does an optimiser work?
An optimiser helps mitigate this issue by managing each individual solar panel within an array. It works by ensuring that each panel operates at its maximum power point (the point at which it produces the most power) regardless of shading on other panels.
Typically, solar panels are connected in series, meaning they form a chain where the current flows through all of them. When one panel is shaded, it can act as a bottleneck, reducing the performance of the entire series. An optimiser, however, bypasses the shaded panel, allowing the other panels to operate independently at their maximum power points.
By using an optimizer, the shaded panel doesn't drag down the performance of the entire array. It enables each panel to produce as much power as it can, compensating for the reduced output of the shaded panel. This way, the overall efficiency and energy production of the solar panel system are optimized, even under shading conditions.
In simple terms, an optimiser ensures that a shaded solar panel works as efficiently as possible by helping it produce the most power despite being partially shaded. It prevents shading from affecting the performance of the entire solar panel installation, ultimately maximizing energy production.
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