PID is essentially a voltage leak. It happens when a difference in electrical potential between the solar cells and other panel materials, like the frame, causes ions to migrate. This can create a kind of "shadow" or dark patch on the panel.
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This effect, known as the "Christmas light effect," occurs because the shaded cell reduces the current flowing through the panel, limiting the overall energy production.
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