Australia · Northern Territory (NT)
Solar panel hotspots: what they are and why they matter in Northern Territory
Hotspots are localised areas of overheating on a solar panel, typically caused by cell damage, micro-cracks, or persistent shading. They are the leading cause of accelerated panel degradation and are best detected via thermal imaging. Here's what you need to know.
Northern Territory has a tropical climate with 6.4 peak sun hours per day. High soiling risk makes this issue particularly relevant. Extreme conditions accelerate degradation.
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Cell hotspots
commonLocalised overheating in individual cells caused by micro-cracks, shading, or manufacturing defects. Best detected via thermal imaging.
Typical loss: 5–20%
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