Actually, the warmer it gets, the less efficient solar panels are. Optimal temperature is 77 degrees Fahrenheit. After that, they lose efficiency. If that's what you're talking about!
@thecarpathian
Did not know that. I guess if it rises to 90 each day it is efficient twice a day! AI does state that while they are less efficient they are designed to function between 59 and 95 degrees.
Having a lot of little power stations, including home units, is less likely to collapse during strain than having a few giant one's.
@erik_squires
Unfortunately, that is the best we have at this time. Solar should be much better by now. I have thought of just having a couple of panels put on my roof that explicitly powers my basement but am sure a solar contractor will tell me that once they are on the roof, the more they include the better the price/efficiency. Kind of like a builder who tells you that building up^^ is much cheaper (per square foot) than say, building a rancher without a second story.
The entire energy sector is so disappointing to a guy like me who grew up in the 70's mowing the family lawn with an electric John Deere mower. One that used four (maybe six?) car batteries and never broke down. Yeah, it was quiet.
Look forward to hearing your experiences on the Renogy inverter/battery, Erik. I am always interested in how to utilize technology to reduce costs/carbon footprint.