--- title: What happens when there is less sunlight? description: Community Solar can still produce solar when there is less sunlight, as solar panels are able to produce electricity in most weather conditions. Because of seasonality and weather patterns, generation does fluctuate. --- [Skip to content](https://support.altuspower.com/what-happens-when-there-is-less-sunlight#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Need more help? Let us know.](https://support.altuspower.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Need more help? Let us know.](https://support.altuspower.com/kb-tickets/new) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Altus Power Support Center](https://support.altuspower.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Community Solar Basics](https://support.altuspower.com/community-solar-basics?hsLang=en) # What happens when there is less sunlight? Solar panels are able to produce electricity in most weather conditions. Because of seasonality and weather patterns, generation does fluctuate. This means that Community Solar subscribers may see slightly lower credits on their utility bill in the winter months, and slightly higher credits in the summer months. But rest assured, you'll be saving all year round! - [Community Solar Basics](https://support.altuspower.com/community-solar-basics?hsLang=en) - [Community Solar Application](https://support.altuspower.com/community-solar-application?hsLang=en) - [Community Solar Billing](https://support.altuspower.com/community-solar-billing?hsLang=en) - [Other FAQs](https://support.altuspower.com/other-faqs?hsLang=en) - [Commercial Sustainability](https://support.altuspower.com/commercial-sustainability?hsLang=en) [![](https://support.altuspower.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AltusPower_logo-no-subline-color@2x-1.png?width=200&height=100&name=AltusPower_logo-no-subline-color@2x-1.png)](http://altuspower.com) altuspower.com Help Center Copyright © 2026, Altus Power