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Why should you check a roof's shading at different times of year before going solar?

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  1. Panels only produce power in summer
  2. Utilities require a seasonal shade report
  3. Shade patterns shift as the sun's path changes with the seasons

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References

  1. DOE EERE: A Consumer Guide to Solar Electricity for the Home (Own Your Power!) www1.eere.energy.gov/solar//pdfs/43844.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.

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