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Do panels work better in hotter sun or does high temperature affect the performance of solar panel generation?

Solar panels are tested at 25 degrees Celsius for rated outputs. The efficiency of the panels is based on irradiance and not temperature. As the temperature increases the efficiency falls. Have a look at the efficiency chart below.

Solar Performance Based on Irradiance

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