{"id":614,"date":"2019-08-28T12:23:36","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T19:23:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/?p=614"},"modified":"2023-02-10T01:19:39","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T09:19:39","slug":"can-you-mount-solar-panels-upside-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/can-you-mount-solar-panels-upside-down\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Mount Solar Panels Upside Down?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.708385481852%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Solar panels are starting to show up\neverywhere, and that&rsquo;s great! More solar panels means more solar panel owners,\nand many new or novice solar panel owners have important questions about using\ntheir solar panels safely and effectively. In this article, we&rsquo;ll discuss one\nof those important questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can you mount solar panels upside down? <strong>While you <em>can<\/em> mount solar panels upside down, and while people have done it\nbefore, you should probably avoid mounting solar panels upside down unless the\nmanufacturer specifically instructs you to do so.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/can-you-mount-solar-panels-upside-down-1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"Can you mount solar panels upside down?\" class=\"wp-image-712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/can-you-mount-solar-panels-upside-down-1024-1.jpg 924w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/can-you-mount-solar-panels-upside-down-1024-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/can-you-mount-solar-panels-upside-down-1024-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/can-you-mount-solar-panels-upside-down-1024-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"616\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20924%20616'%3E%3Crect%20width='924'%20height='616'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Can you mount solar panels upside down?\" class=\"wp-image-712 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/can-you-mount-solar-panels-upside-down-1024-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/can-you-mount-solar-panels-upside-down-1024-1.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/can-you-mount-solar-panels-upside-down-1024-1.jpg.webp 924w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/can-you-mount-solar-panels-upside-down-1024-1-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/can-you-mount-solar-panels-upside-down-1024-1-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/can-you-mount-solar-panels-upside-down-1024-1-1024x683.jpg.webp 1024w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To put all of this into perspective for you,\nthis article is devoted to letting you know all about mounting solar panels\nupside down, including why you <em>can, <\/em>but\nthe reasons why you probably shouldn&rsquo;t. Time to get one step closer to\ngenerating solar power!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All About Mounting Solar Panels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s helpful to know a little background about\nmounting solar panels before understanding why mounting solar panels upside\ndown isn&rsquo;t the best idea. Let&rsquo;s jump into the basics of mounting and placing\nsolar panels; then let&rsquo;s jump into the good stuff: mounting solar panels upside\ndown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The basics of mounting solar\npanels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most often, solar panels need to be mounted.\nTherefore, they come with mounts. <strong>Solar\nmounts are essentially frames or racks that are designed to hold solar panels\nin place. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solar mounts will differ depending on the type\nof mounting you need or want to do with your solar panels. <strong>There are three main methods of mounting solar panels:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Roof mounting<\/li><li>Ground mounting<\/li><li>Pole mounting<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mounting solar panels on roofs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Mounting solar panels on roofs is pretty much exactly what it sounds like: solar panels are mounted on the roof of a home or business. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mikecogh\/9647603520\/in\/photolist-fGwupJ-bETUzo-q4Jggd-c1vWQ9-pJzV9L-pTEJYp-Kr5qWC-puVTFh-bA52Vt-pFukfu-bswuDF-c1cwGy-b5J7XD-GBxttS-bswve8-nap1Kj-Ffqo3C-bswuSz-oNgC3V-9birLN-Ay8sg5-m5hZSc-5qyxdB-nnj8sc-ntE7wK-9fKZo1-aJfrD4-83tzwS-qhJkut-9oSXiU-b5EzVK-b1WBFk-m5iTRk-rSsWJV-8tztYz-G3Frw-9fKYkJ-FSfoLD-uVyDY-b5J7SK-fACCzF-n5D5th-oLadp7-nrBawj-CLLKvc-PTfjJG-25976ym-qhL8mz-9ZzGd5-rUdUhu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/solar-panels-on-roof-of-house.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/solar-panels-on-roof-of-house.jpg 800w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/solar-panels-on-roof-of-house-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/solar-panels-on-roof-of-house-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/solar-panels-on-roof-of-house.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-894 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/solar-panels-on-roof-of-house.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/solar-panels-on-roof-of-house-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/solar-panels-on-roof-of-house-768x576.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/solar-panels-on-roof-of-house.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><figcaption>Photograph by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mikecogh\/9647603520\/in\/photolist-fGwupJ-bETUzo-q4Jggd-c1vWQ9-pJzV9L-pTEJYp-Kr5qWC-puVTFh-bA52Vt-pFukfu-bswuDF-c1cwGy-b5J7XD-GBxttS-bswve8-nap1Kj-Ffqo3C-bswuSz-oNgC3V-9birLN-Ay8sg5-m5hZSc-5qyxdB-nnj8sc-ntE7wK-9fKZo1-aJfrD4-83tzwS-qhJkut-9oSXiU-b5EzVK-b1WBFk-m5iTRk-rSsWJV-8tztYz-G3Frw-9fKYkJ-FSfoLD-uVyDY-b5J7SK-fACCzF-n5D5th-oLadp7-nrBawj-CLLKvc-PTfjJG-25976ym-qhL8mz-9ZzGd5-rUdUhu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Michael Coglhlan (opens in a new tab)\">Michael Coglhlan<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Mounting solar panels on roofs is a common and desirable option for mounting solar panels, as it&rsquo;s more out of the way, not as easy to see, and it&rsquo;s an optimal place for sun exposure. Roofs are one of the places solar panels may be mounted upside down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mounting solar panels on the ground<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Solar panel ground mounts can hold a number of solar panels and are fixed right in the ground of a property. Ground mounts for solar panels may have a fixed direction in which they sit all year long, or they may be adjustable to get the panels in the direction of optimal sunlight. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/floor-mounted-solar-panels.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/floor-mounted-solar-panels.jpg 799w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/floor-mounted-solar-panels-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/floor-mounted-solar-panels-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/floor-mounted-solar-panels.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-897 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/floor-mounted-solar-panels.jpg.webp 799w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/floor-mounted-solar-panels-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/floor-mounted-solar-panels-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/floor-mounted-solar-panels.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Photography by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/iip-photo-archive\/16615769070\/in\/photolist-foNHkM-xUCSet-rjhag5-61AiMi-T258uS-334LP5-gCrdLE-Ehbr7-759jsc-T258A3-7915Fu-Ruykm5-42CWAz-Y2NLmw-LkFwFB-61AkM8-bX6zrR-Q6Arwy-4snUuV-5nVoAw-azwfBS-61Aj7V-qhL1FR-guqiSc-5D8riS-769pos-6th3Qs-5TsEv8-eFDTzC-ngt8or-QNFwdC-5hJBZX-2gjG89j-cnmfCd-5Tx1YU-aom34B-Cz5C8c-zuxMB-QNFP8Q-asnRgD-pra9iq-Rcq66B-pHn6zt-2PETKe-6CGzuM-826ULp-rnnGkE-8R3Rra-qauZzM-4gA8Xk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"BPA Photo Archive (opens in a new tab)\">BPA Photo Archive<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mounting solar panels on poles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Solar panels can also be mounted on poles. Poles are fixed into the ground, and a mount frame for the solar panels sits on top of the pole. This lifts the solar panels above the ground. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rickety\/5052486185\/in\/photolist-8Gtj7M-6ukFQf-5PuisN-32Zhoi-8E1kv9-32ZdFF-334Nmq-91YECD-PCkdk-7VHPQn-fGwupJ-bETUzo-q4Jggd-c1vWQ9-pJzV9L-pTEJYp-Kr5qWC-puVTFh-bA52Vt-pFukfu-bswuDF-c1cwGy-b5J7XD-GBxttS-bswve8-nap1Kj-Ffqo3C-bswuSz-oNgC3V-9birLN-Ay8sg5-m5hZSc-5qyxdB-nnj8sc-ntE7wK-9fKZo1-aJfrD4-83tzwS-qhJkut-9oSXiU-b5EzVK-b1WBFk-m5iTRk-rSsWJV-8tztYz-G3Frw-9fKYkJ-FSfoLD-uVyDY-b5J7SK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/pole-mounted-solar-panels.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/pole-mounted-solar-panels.jpg 800w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/pole-mounted-solar-panels-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/pole-mounted-solar-panels-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/pole-mounted-solar-panels.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-895 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/pole-mounted-solar-panels.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/pole-mounted-solar-panels-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/pole-mounted-solar-panels-768x576.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/pole-mounted-solar-panels.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><figcaption>Photograph by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rickety\/5052486185\/in\/photolist-8Gtj7M-6ukFQf-5PuisN-32Zhoi-8E1kv9-32ZdFF-334Nmq-91YECD-PCkdk-7VHPQn-fGwupJ-bETUzo-q4Jggd-c1vWQ9-pJzV9L-pTEJYp-Kr5qWC-puVTFh-bA52Vt-pFukfu-bswuDF-c1cwGy-b5J7XD-GBxttS-bswve8-nap1Kj-Ffqo3C-bswuSz-oNgC3V-9birLN-Ay8sg5-m5hZSc-5qyxdB-nnj8sc-ntE7wK-9fKZo1-aJfrD4-83tzwS-qhJkut-9oSXiU-b5EzVK-b1WBFk-m5iTRk-rSsWJV-8tztYz-G3Frw-9fKYkJ-FSfoLD-uVyDY-b5J7SK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Rich Willoughby (opens in a new tab)\">Rich Willoughby<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Poles can often be six feet tall or more,\nwhich saves more ground space than ground mounting solar panels does. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solar panel placement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like mounting systems, solar panel placement\nis an important factor in using solar panels. Understanding solar panel\nplacement can also help you understand more about mounting solar panels upside\ndown and why it isn&rsquo;t optimal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When it\ncomes to solar panel placement, orientation, direction and angle matter. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, solar panels will generate the\nmost power when sun rays hit its surface perpendicularly. This is part of their\norientation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, there&rsquo;s a rule for solar panel\ndirection depending on the hemisphere you&rsquo;re in: in the northern hemisphere,\nsolar panels should face true north; in the southern hemisphere, solar panels\nshould face true south. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are considered to be the best directions\nbecause the panels will receive direct sunlight exposure throughout the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to the angle of solar panels,\nthere&rsquo;s also a good general rule of thumb. In order for a solar panel to\nproduce the most energy, its angle should be set equal to its geographical\nlatitude. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mounting solar panels upside\ndown: why you can, but probably shouldn&rsquo;t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know more about mounting solar panels and placing solar panels, you can better understand some of the reasons why it&rsquo;s not the best choice to mount solar panels upside down.  First things first, you <em>can <\/em>mount solar panels upside down; it&rsquo;s been done before. Furthermore, manufacturers of solar panels probably wouldn&rsquo;t tell you that you <em>can&rsquo;t <\/em>mount them upside down (they might, though, so it&rsquo;s important to check). <\/p><p>This article is owned by SolarPowerGenie.com and was first published on August 28, 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>However,\nunless a manufacturer or installer of solar panels specifically instructs you\nto mount them upside down, you probably shouldn&rsquo;t. <\/strong>There&rsquo;s\na pretty good reason for this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water can be damaging to solar\npanels that are mounted upside down<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The\nreason you should avoid mounting your solar panels upside down unless\nabsolutely necessary or instructed has to do with cables and water runoff. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There will be rain, snow, and other\nprecipitation that will undoubtedly get on or near the solar panels as they&rsquo;re\noutside and exposed to the elements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The upright (perpendicular) mounting position\nof the solar panels allows the cables connected to the solar panels to face\ndown. That way, water runs down, off and away from the cables instead of\npooling around the entry of the cables and junction boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, it&rsquo;s still possible to have your cables\nfacing downward and to avoid water pooling around your cables and junction\nboxes with solar panels that are mounted upside down. <\/p><p>This article is owned by SolarPowerGenie.com and was first published on August 28, 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However,<strong>\navoiding mounting solar panels upside down gives you that extra degree of\nprotection against water damage to cables and junction boxes. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips For Mounting Solar Panels\nSafely and Effectively<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearly it&rsquo;s pretty important to mount solar\npanels the correct way. It&rsquo;s also really important to mount solar panels\nsafely. If you&rsquo;re planning on getting solar panels and need to mount them, keep\nthese tips for mounting solar panels into consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #1: Read your manufacturer&rsquo;s\ninstructions and manual<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&rsquo;s be honest &ndash; we often skip reading the\nfine print or the instructions manual when we purchase something new. We can\nchalk that down to human nature and being excited to have a new certain product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, though, don&rsquo;t let human nature\nget the best of you! <strong>Make sure to always\nread your manufacturer&rsquo;s instructions and manual(s) for anything that has to do\nwith your solar panels, solar equipment and mounts. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is especially crucial if you plan on\nattempting to install and mount your solar panels yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #2: Have a professional\ninstall and mount your solar panels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you don&rsquo;t want to hand the job of installing and mounting your solar panels over to the professionals, but you should really consider it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A professional solar installer will go through\nall the motions needed to get your solar panels up and running. They&rsquo;ll prep\nyour roof or other area you plan on mounting solar panels, put in all the\nelectrical wiring needed, install the racking and mounts, and place your panels\ninto their positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #3: Thoroughly consider where\nyou want to mount your solar panels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, there are three main places solar panels\nare typically mounted. That being said, pay special attention to and thoroughly\nconsider where you want to mount your solar panels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solar\npanels are generally warrantied for 25 years. <\/strong>Are you\nconsidering areas to mount your solar panels that will be okay for a long\namount of time? Do you plan on moving, changing your home, doing renovations,\nor any other changes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take all of these things into consideration before actually mounting your solar panels. They can (luckily) stick with you for a long time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p>Title image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/oregondot\/3077176261\/in\/photolist-5FVki8-5FZAeU-aDj4sc-TqDRAP-7kH6XY-aCUtUv-W61rLT-TqDQZi-34zyk-cSPq7G-cSPqjm-7qJwbJ-6CgAeT-bVWero-6CkHNW-9BrK27-4kd9BV-a1X6UG-9F3EdH-aCYkHS-asnRgD-nLz8RQ-fGwupJ-qHaEmM-rnoN3b-azaP4n-qHaEiR-rruqDD-6bojKi-ZudZpH-6FaNAa-9hfx3m-9EmZpe-q6dCNY-9F3E7g-9F6zq1-9F3E9c-7tM3dg-6FaRGg-7f39L7-qCebLj-8QYkHu-a1X7ZW-7eYgrB-bq9rUD-6FeWSb-6bsv7d-6FeVBN-qFBZ1q-aa33BN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Oregon Department of Transportation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/how-much-do-solar-panels-degrade-each-year\/\">How Much Do Solar Panels Degrade Each Year?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/should-solar-panels-be-covered-when-not-in-use\/\">Should solar panels be covered when not in use?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/what-to-do-about-a-solar-battery-draining-fast\/\">What to Do About A Solar Battery Draining Fast<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/why-are-solar-panels-so-expensive\/\">Why Are Solar Panels So Expensive?<\/a><\/p><p>This article is owned by SolarPowerGenie.com and was first published on August 28, 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/9-common-problems-with-solar-pumps-with-fixes\/\">9 Common Problems with Solar Pumps &ndash; With Fixes<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Solar panels are starting to show up everywhere, and that&rsquo;s great! More solar panels means more solar panel owners, and many new or novice solar panel owners have important questions about using their solar panels safely and effectively. In this article, we&rsquo;ll discuss one of those important questions. 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