Optimal orientation of photovoltaic panels
Key takeawaysSouth-facing solar panel systems almost always generate the most electricity, but east-west roofs can work well for solar, too.The direction is more important than the angle. Small roofs, bad solar policies, and heavy shading are all much more likely than the roof orientation to wreck the economics of solar.
Key takeawaysSouth-facing solar panel systems almost always generate the most electricity, but east-west roofs can work well for solar, too.The direction is more important than the angle. Small roofs, bad solar policies, and heavy shading are all much more likely than the roof orientation to wreck the economics of solar.
To take maximum advantage of solar radiation, it is advisable to orient the solar panels towards the south if we are in the northern hemisphere and the north if we are in the southern hemisphere.
The ideal orientation for solar panels is an alignment with the true directions of north or south.
The best orientation for solar panels is to face them towards the south in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America.
The proper solar panel orientation for homes located north of the equator is facing true south. For homes located south of the equator, it will be the opposite—,facing true north.
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