solar panels angle

gambit83

i've being researching what is the best angle for a solar panels to be positioned to maximize output for Winter only, but can't find the info...anyone on here have an idea...
thanks

murphaph

Do you mind me asking, why winter only optimisation?

gambit83

of course not.....i'm designing a prototype and want to attach a solar panel to it, the solar panel should easily run the motor in the Summer, Spring and Autumn months regardless of the angle but it will be less productive in the Winter therefore i want to maximize the Winter production by optimizing the angle. the other option is to get a bigger panel but it may look to big on the prototype as well as adding to production costs

quentingargan

Optimum is about 65 degrees off horizontal for winter. You will often see road signs and other off-grid systems where this is applied. See chart from PvSyst

gambit83

quentingargan wrote: »

Optimum is about 65 degrees off horizontal for winter. You will often see road signs and other off-grid systems where this is applied. See chart from PvSyst

that's great, thank you

rolion

http://www.solarpaneltilt.com/

quentingargan

quentingargan wrote: »

You will often see road signs ... where this is applied.

Better aim them at a tree so if you follow their example. :rolleyes:


I'd was gonna say 60°, then 15° then adjustable tilt....:pac:

Fine October we're having....photons galore!

rolion

just talking about PV panels angles & tilts ...
found them on another site, take a look at this one H E R E ...