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Originally Posted by Xringer
Another problem is when those HX panels are sitting under a foot of snow..  |
Snow is a problem for Solar Panels generally, but Xringer have you ever seen a SunPump system heat with the panels covered by snow?
The truth is the SunPump Panels have been tested in Snow, and work within reason, plus they can melt snow using a defrost circuit. The measurements show a counter-intuitive mild increase in performance with dry snow. The theory is UV penetrates a modest depth to heat up the black aluminum while being protected from colder air by the snow.
I am not saying SunPump Panels work under 3 feet, but PV quits under an inch. Unlike PV, SunPump has a built in Hybrid Mode to boost the Heat Pump in Cold Snaps and operate day and night. Look at these Case Studies if you want measured results:
https://www.sunpump.solar/uncategori...formance-15244
https://www.sunpump.solar/how-to-rem...m-solar-panels