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This video answers one of the most frequently asked questions on photovoltaic (solar) installations used for self-consumption: Does the Photovoltaic (Solar) System Consume Energy at Night?

At night, when the sun does not shine, the photovoltaic system does not produce electricity.

Even though photovoltaic inverters are on standby, they consume a little bit of electrical energy.

Usually, this nighttime consumption is lower than 1 watt. To know the exact value, you must check their technical specifications.

These standby power losses can be avoided by disconnecting the photovoltaic system during the night. Anyway, this is rarely done because disconnection requires the use of additional equipment and a daily switching operation.

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