The Ultimate Guide to PV System Losses

This guide highlights the leading causes of energy losses in solar PV systems, and how you can avoid them. You'll get tips for improving the accuracy of your performance simulations as well as research-backed recommendations for different loss types.

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Irradiance Losses

Panel Angle & Orientation →
Obstructed Panel Losses: Soiling & Snow →
Obstructed Panel Losses: Shade →

2

DC Losses

Environmental Losses →
Module Losses →

3

AC Losses

Inverter Clipping & Losses →

4

Misc. Losses

System Availability & Degradation →

5

Aurora's System Loss Diagram →
Next Steps →