**November Brings Solar Challenges in the US and Canada: What You Need to Know About Solar Weather Trends**
November presented a unique set of challenges for solar energy enthusiasts and solar companies across the United States and Canada. Persistent cloud cover, driven by dynamic weather systems, significantly reduced solar irradiance in most regions. If you’re thinking about investing in solar panels for your home or wondering how your solar array for home use might perform during months like this, it’s important to understand how weather patterns can influence solar energy production.
### How Weather Impacts Solar Energy Generation
Solar irradiance is the measure of solar energy reaching the Earth’s surface, and it plays a vital role in determining how efficiently solar panels generate electricity. In November, widespread cloud cover stemming from low-pressure systems, northwesterly winds, and tropical maritime air masses covered much of the US and Canada, leaving solar owners and asset managers to contend with reduced solar performance.
Regions like the Pacific Northwest and western Canada saw significant storms with rain, snow, and heavy winds that not only disrupted solar performance but also led to power outages. Central parts of the US experienced precipitation and occasional thunderstorms, further complicating solar generation. Low-pressure systems also made Thanksgiving week a particularly tricky period for
Original Article: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/12/02/north-america-faces-cloudy-november-with-few-brights-for-solar/
