{"id":8544,"date":"2025-04-08T09:28:03","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T07:28:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solar-assistance.be\/new\/?post_type=faq&#038;p=8544"},"modified":"2026-05-13T16:36:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T14:36:59","slug":"why-is-my-inverter-giving-less-power-than-my-solar-panels-can-generate","status":"publish","type":"faq","link":"https:\/\/solar-assistance.be\/en\/faq\/why-is-my-inverter-giving-less-power-than-my-solar-panels-can-generate\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my inverter outputting less power than my solar panels can generate?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"287\">In many cases, this is normal and often has a logical explanation. An inverter is deliberately matched to your installation and will not always display the maximum peak power of your solar panels. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"512\">In addition, external factors can also play a role. Think of temperature, dirt on the panels, shade, or technical deviations. 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