One of the most important things that you can do if you have invested in solar panels is to make sure that you are putting them at the right angle. The maximum amount of sun your panels can get depends on the angle and direction of each panel and the more sun they get, the higher level of performance and more you’ll save. You want your panels to be receiving direct sunlight and you want the suns ray’s to be perpendicular to the panel’s surface.
Key Takeaways:
- The panels should face towards the equator, meaning to the south in the Northern Hemisphere.
- However, west-facing panels could make sense if you are focused on peak hour energy prices
- A rule of thumb is, the angle of the panels should match the latitude of your location.
“The angle at which your solar panels are set can also impact their effectiveness.”
References:
- CNet (Website)
- LDSreliance (YouTube Channel)