Will the panels still work in the winter? Will I have to get up on my roof to clean them off?

Properly designed solar electric systems, under normal snow loads, shed snow on their own. The face of the panels are made of glass, which does not readily hold onto snow, and the angle at which the panels are installed should be steep enough to promote the shedding of any snow that does accumulate.

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1. Should I mount the system on my roof? What should I consider before doing so?
2. Am I allowed to mount the system in my yard even though I live on a smaller lot, live within city limits, or live in a suburban neighborhood?
3. Will the panels still work in the winter? Will I have to get up on my roof to clean them off?
4. How much space do I need on my roof for solar?
5. Could we get a solar electric system that would be shared with our condo/townhome complex?
6. Can I have a solar electric system installed if I live somewhere with an HOA?