Which direction should solar panels be installed?

When planning your solar panel installation, several factors come into play: The orientation of your solar panels affects their exposure to sunlight. In the Northern Hemisphere, panels facing south capture the most sunlight throughout the day, while in the Southern Hemisphere, north-facing panels are optimal.

What is needed to install solar panels on UK homes?

Here’s a quick guide to what’s needed to install solar panels on UK homes: An installer should visit to determine if the property is suitable for solar panels. They will look at the size and orientation of the roof to decide the best location and angle for installing panels.

Where are solar panels located?

Usually, solar panels of a self-consumption system are located on the roof, although it is not the area closest to the storage system or energy meters. For security and architectural integration reasons, the roof of the buildings is usually determined as the location area for the solar panels.

How do I choose the best solar panel placement?

If you want to find out the best placement for your solar panels based on your location and roof characteristics, you can use online tools such as solar panel calculator UK or solar maps. These tools can help you estimate how much energy your solar panels can produce depending on their direction and angle.

Where should I Mount my solar panels?

At northern latitudes where snow occurs with regularity, it is best to mount modules at a higher tilt and in landscape orientation. At southern latitudes where thankfully there isn’t any snow, we recommend mounting modules at a minimum tilt of 5 degrees and in portrait orientation.

What direction do solar panels face?

The direction that your solar panels face is also known as their azimuth angle. This is the angle between the north direction and the direction that your panels point to. For example, if your panels face directly south, their azimuth angle is 0 degrees. If they face east, their azimuth angle is 90 degrees.