It seems reasonable that if solar panels are absorbing photons and not converting that energy into electric potential, then the extra energy would be converted into heat. However, it also seems reasonable that the solar panel just wouldn’t absorb the photons.
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For the most part, solar panels will heat up because they are in direct sunlight. Whether or not they are working “efficiently” does not make a lot of difference.
It is a fact though, that panels work less efficiently when they are hot. Therefore, the same amount of sunlight on a hot day will produce less power than on a cold day.