In the northern hemisphere, the general rule for solar panel placement is, solar panels should face true south (and in the southern, true north). Usually this is the best direction because solar panels will receive direct light throughout the day.

What direction do solar panels need to face?

south-facing What is the best direction for my solar panels? The traditional advice is to position solar panels to be south-facing. This is because, for those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere, the sun is always along the southern part of the sky as we complete our yearly orbit around it.

Should solar panels face east or west?

Best solar panel direction overall. South is the best direction for solar panels to face overall. In nearly all cases, homeowners will achieve the highest electric bill savings and a quickest payback period by facing their solar panels south over any other direction.

What angle should solar panels be set at?

between 30 and 45 degrees Ideally, a fixed, roof-mounted solar energy system should be at an angle that is equal to the latitude of the location where it is installed. However, pitch angles between 30 and 45 degrees will work well in most situations.

What time of day is best for solar panels?

As the afternoon progresses into the evening, the intensity of light will diminish and when the sun goes down solar power generation will be nill. So, generally speaking, the best time of day for solar panels will be between 11am and 4pm.

Is a 4kw solar system worth it?

Typically, a 3 to 4 kW solar panel system will produce enough energy for a family sized home, while a 2 to 3 kW will typically be the right size for a smaller household. An average 4 kW solar panel system will generate around 3,400kWh of free electricity a year.

Can solar charge without direct sunlight?

What if my solar panels cant be installed in direct sunlight? Solar panels produce electricity from the photons present in natural daylight, rather than from the sunlight itself, so panels dont actually need to be installed in direct sunlight to work.

Is 3 kW solar enough?

For almost all households, a 3kW solar system will not be enough. The average-sized solar system we are now installing is closer to 8kW, with most households choosing to install at least a 6kW system. Other reasons why solar systems are now much larger than 3kW: The larger the system, the larger the government rebate.