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How does seasonality affect solar and the credits I receive?

Seasonality significantly impacts solar energy production and how many credits you receive. You will see more credits applied to your bill in summer than in winter.

Solar farms generate more electricity in the summer due to longer sunlight hours, resulting in higher savings during these months. The opposite is also true. In the winter, less electricity is generated by the sun from the short days.

In the end, it balances out. Extra credits from the long summer days can be saved and used during winter. It’s like pre-paying for your electricity at a discounted rate in the summer to use during the winter months.