Solar panel inspection in Ann Arbor, MI

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor is located in Michigan, a cold climate zone with an average of 3.5 peak sun hours per day. Solar owners in Ann Arbor should be aware of relatively low soiling, though periodic cleaning is still recommended. Degradation rates in Ann Arbor are generally in line with national averages.

Climate

cold

Sun hours

3.5 hrs/day

Soiling risk

low

State

Michigan

Common issues in Ann Arbor

Inverter efficiency loss

Degradation or malfunction in the inverter reducing DC-to-AC conversion efficiency. Often indicated by error codes or unexpected shutdowns.

Typical loss: 525%

Natural panel degradation

All solar panels lose efficiency over time at roughly 0.5–0.8% per year. Accelerated in extreme heat or poorly manufactured panels.

Typical loss: 315%

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Based on conservative solar performance modelling and published degradation data

NRELIEA-PVPSSunSpecPVsyst+ published research

Updated April 2026 · Structured performance modelling

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