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PerformanceUp to date · Jan 15, 2026

Temperature Coefficient

The rate at which a solar panel's power output changes with temperature, expressed as %/°C. A typical coefficient is -0.3% to -0.4% per °C — meaning output decreases as panels get hotter.

Why It Matters

In hot climates (Arizona, Texas, Florida), panels routinely reach 60-70°C on summer afternoons. A panel with -0.35%/°C loses about 14% of rated output at 65°C vs. the 25°C test condition.

Real-World Example

A 400W panel with -0.35%/°C coefficient produces about 344W when the cell temperature is 65°C (a typical hot summer afternoon).

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