PARTIAL SHADING

DIY Solar Kits: Battery Shading Essentials

You know how your phone dies faster in the sun? Well, solar batteries face the same problem. A 2023 NREL study found lithium-ion batteries lose 17% capacity when operated above 95°F - and that's before considering safety risks. Yet 63% of DIY installers overlook proper shading, according to Solar Power World's latest survey.