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Why don't solar panels work as well in heatwaves?

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Extreme heat can be bad for solar panels. Image: Unsplash/ American Public Power Association

Victoria Masterson
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The solar energy industry is already developing technology innovations to help solar panels work in even the harshest conditions.
The solar energy industry is already developing technology innovations to help solar panels work in even the harshest conditions. Image: IRENA
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