It’s a question we hear all the time: “Do solar panels work in cloudy weather?”
The short answer is — yes! Even in places like North London where the sun isn’t shining every day, solar panels can still generate a significant amount of clean, free electricity.
Here’s why cloudy days aren’t a dealbreaker for going solar.
🌞 Solar Panels Don’t Need Direct Sunlight to Work
Solar panels use light, not heat, to generate power. Even on overcast days, they can capture diffuse sunlight and convert it into electricity.
In fact, Germany — a country with similar weather to the UK — has one of the highest rates of solar adoption in the world.
📊 How Much Energy Do Solar Panels Produce on Cloudy Days?
While output will be lower than on a sunny day, most quality panels can still generate 10–25% of their maximum capacity when it’s overcast.
With a well-designed system, you’ll still be producing energy throughout the year.
🔋 How Battery Storage Helps in Cloudy Weather
Pairing panels with a battery means you can store excess power from sunny days and use it later — helping smooth out your energy supply during darker days.
Our most popular cloudy-weather-ready package in North London includes:
- 16 x Jinko 440W panels
- 5kW EcoFlow PowerOcean inverter
- 10kWh EcoFlow battery
- Free bird proofing & scaffolding
- MCS & NICEIC certification
- 25-year panel warranty
- Finance from £99/month
- 0% VAT
🏡 Why Choose Keenan Solar in North London?
When you book a solar panel installation in North London with us, you get:
- All-in-house team — no subcontractors
- Lifetime technical support & aftercare
- System monitoring & tariff advice
- Transparent, fixed pricing
- Local 5-star rated service
📍 Areas We Cover
We install solar panels across North London, including Enfield, Barnet, Highgate, Finchley, Camden, Palmers Green, Southgate, and Winchmore Hill.
🚀 Make the Switch — Rain or Shine
Don’t let the clouds put you off. Solar panels work all year round, and with 0% VAT, there’s never been a better time to invest.
📞 Call: 020 8133 8704
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