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What is a solar panel angle?

Solar Panel Angle The solar panel angle, also known as inclination, refers to the vertical tilt angle between the surface of the solar panel and the ground. As the sun movement varies both geographically and seasonally, you need to adjust solar panel angles specific to the latitude, season, and time of day to maximize the power output.

Why is tilt angle important for solar panels?

In China, solar photovoltaic (PV) installations in power plants and on rooftops are experiencing rapid growth and will continue for the next decades . Tilt angle is a critical parameter for installing PV panels. To maximize power generation, tilt angle should be adjusted to ensure that PV panels are exposed to direct sunlight.

Why does solar panel orientation and angle matter in a solar power system?

Prior to understanding why solar panel orientation and angle matter in a solar power system, we need to know how a solar panel collects energy from the sun. Solar panel cells only collect a specific wavelength during absorbing radiant energy from the sun.

What is the optimal tilt angle and orientation of solar PV systems?

For the equatorial region in the latitude range of 12 S – 12 N , there is no study that has investigated the optimal tilt angle and orientation of solar PV systems on pitched rooftops in the literature.

Why does the tilt angle of PV panels change?

The optimum tilt angle at the same location changes periodically (Fig. 7) due to the Earth revolution around sun. In summer, when the sun shines more directly on the northern hemisphere, the tilt angle is generally small; winter is the opposite. Adjusting the tilt angle of PV panels according to the season helps capturing more energy.

Should solar panels be tilted to maximize power generation?

To maximize power generation, tilt angle should be adjusted to ensure that PV panels are exposed to direct sunlight. Although sun-tracking system can track sunrays in real time to approach the best tilt angle, the investment is too expensive (or not economical) for both residential users and large solar farms [6, 7].