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Thursday, December 12, 2013

Orientation of a Small "Stand-alone" Solar System

Now that you have solar panels, there are a few tips to help you get the biggest bang for your buck; in other words; help you to produce optimum solar energy.

Your solar panels should be oriented geographically to maximize the amount of daily and seasonal solar energy that they receive. In general, the optimum orientation for a solar panels in the northern hemisphere is true south. However, your modules can face up to 45ยบ east or west of true south without significantly decreasing its performance.

If you plan to mount the modules on your roof, you should also consider:

  • Roof orientation and condition
  • Local landscape features that shade the collector daily or seasonally
  • Local weather conditions (foggy mornings or cloudy afternoons) that may affect the optimal orientation and subsequent electricity production of the solar panels.
 Regardless of where your solar panels are located, they must have the appropriate title to produce optimum solar energy. Although the optimal tilt angle for your solar panel is an angle equal to your latitude, fixing the solar panel flat is generally not a problem. However, the proper angle and latitude are important factors to produce optimum solar energy.

 Currently, RISER PRODUCTS, is featuring three innovative products that is guaranteed to reduce utility bills; if used regularly; in the place of grid generated electricity. These innovative products are designed as off-grid “stand-alone” solar applications, but are compatible with other renewable energy generators (i.e. wind turbines).


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