Solar Panel Alignment

The calculator will then show the optimum angle for the solar panel.

Solar panel alignment.

For best results your solar panels should face toward the equator. Homeowners have the option to install them using differing orientations depending on the shape of your roof. Select your country from the list. Tilt azimuth angle.

Panels that track the movement of the sun throughout the day can receive 10 in winter to 40 in summer more energy than fixed panels. Well when mounting solar panels there are two elements of the alignment that affect the final efficiency of the panels. Orientation the compass direction the panel faces ideally in the southern hemisphere solar panels should be facing as close to true north as possible to reduce the impact that the winter seasons have on efficiency. How to use thesolar angle calculator.

For the best results solar panels should be oriented towards the south. The optimum tilt angle is calculated by adding 15 degrees to your latitude during winter and subtracting 15 degrees from your latitude during summer. Using a gps module and magnetometer the heliowatcher allows the user to place the system anywhere in the world without any calibration. While the angle of your solar panels is important a more important factor in your energy production is going to be the direction your panels face.

If you have selected america or canada select your state or province. Finding the optimal angle to mount your solar panels optimal azimuth angle for solar panels. We designed and built a system to automatically orient a solar panel for maximum efficiency record data and safely charge batteries. However it is more efficient to have a consecutive block of solar panels installed using the same orientation either vertical or horizontal.

Finding the optimal tilt for your solar panels. This page doesn t discuss tracking panels solar panels should always face true south if you are in the northern hemisphere or true north if you are in the southern hemisphere. The other half of the equation is finding the vertical. The calculator shows the degrees from.

Select the town or city nearest where you live. For instance if your latitude is 34 the optimum tilt angle for your solar panels during winter will be 34 15 49.