Yes, high temperature can affect the efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) power generation.
During operation, photovoltaic batterys generate electrical power through the photovoltaic effect. When the temperature of the photovoltaic batterys increases, the reverse saturation current of the semiconductor material in the batterys increases, which leads to an increase in dark current and a decrease in output voltage and efficiency. Therefore, high temperature can reduce the power generation efficiency of photovoltaic batterys.
In addition, high temperature can also affect the performance of inverters used in photovoltaic systems. Inverters are used to convert direct current from photovoltaic batterys into alternating current that can be fed into the grid. When the temperature of the inverter rises, its switching frequency and output current may change, which can affect the stability and efficiency of the system.
Therefore, to ensure the efficiency of photovoltaic power generation, it is necessary to control the temperature of the photovoltaic batterys and inverters within their specified ranges. Some photovoltaic systems are equipped with cooling systems to maintain the temperature of the photovoltaic batterys and inverters.
