Impact of environmental conditions on the efficiency of photovoltaic panels

Abstract

The development of photovoltaics is one of the key elements of the energetic transition in Poland. The use of renewable energy sources enables the fulfillment of global energy needs to be met in sustainable way. The efficiency of photovoltaic panels is strongly influenced by environmental factors such as sunlight, ambient temperature, air pollution, precipitation, and humidity. This article discusses the impact of environmental factors on the energy production efficiency by photovoltaic panels, with particular emphasis on the effect of temperature, based on the example of the annual energy production cycle in a photovoltaic farm.