One Redditor was shocked to find their solar panel installation generated a huge surplus of power — even while covered in snow.

Solar panels have many environmental benefits and can save homeowners money over the long term. While costs have decreased recently, installing and maintaining solar panels can still be expensive.

The team behind the discovery is currently in discussions with industry partners to scale up production of the see-through solar panels and make them available for future construction projects.

Insurers and other entities have recently warned about dodgy installers and equipment increasing the risk of fires caused by solar power systems.