Why are solar panels in Thailand sometimes placed incorrectly, away from direct sunlight?

Nov 16, 2022
2 years ago
Garrett ***********
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Everywhere in the world: Put solar panels in direct sunlight to maximize energy absorption.

Thailand:
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This post discusses the peculiar practice in Thailand of placing solar panels where they may not effectively absorb sunlight, leading to humorous commentary about local construction practices and attitudes toward functionality. Comments reflect a mix of sarcasm and cultural observations, highlighting the differences in standards and expectations in solar panel installation.
Robert *********
Solarlight Saving! New Thai trend, 555
David ********
I live in Chiang Mai!! I'd ask for the address so I could go steal them, but it looks like they are too well protected by being 95% behind a fence ... oh well, damn you tight security!!
Norman **********
The dry leaves magnify the sunlight. It's true. I checked.
Jeh *****
But it's good PR.
John *********
Ferdin *****
Because the solar panels will get darker skin.
Wayne *********
Protection from the sun they don't want them to fade
Alan *************
No one ever said Thailand was a hotbed of intellectuality.
Bonnie *********
@Alan ************
can you name one country that is?
Andy *******
What's wrong, the builder said he knew because he did many before and saw others do the same ... He knows best ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜
Mod ********
ha ha ๐Ÿ˜
Alistair ********
By ang Kaew lake CMU
Garrett ***********
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@Alistair *******
Lol yesss sir
John *****
Classic
Jo **********
this is truly thailand
Bonnie *********
not your photo, the location of the panels. Sorry, I wasnโ€™t clear.
Bonnie *********
@Jo *********
NQR - not quite right.
Garrett ***********
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@Bon***
Photo was taken in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Brandon ************
It's okay because they're probably not even hooked up to anything
Garrett ***********
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@Bra****
I'd believe it ๐Ÿ˜‚
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