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Hello Wrenches,<br><br>
My Solar Pathfinder Assistant (SPA) claims that the optimum tilt angle
for the solar modules is latitude. I'm skeptical. The system
being designed is a direct grid tie, ground mount. <br><br>
It seems to me that an angle of latitude will give a balanced angle for
both summer and winter charging. Since there is far less energy
available in the winter, is this balance really the best. Also, a
flatter angle in the summer should gain more hours of sun, since the sun
goes N of the E-W axis. <br><br>
With ballasted systems, the 15 degree angle is supposed to work just
fine, due to better summer charging. Does anyone have an answer to
what really is the optimum tilt angle for a direct grid tie system?
Is the SPA geared toward off grid systems, or is latitude really the
best? <br><br>
Thank you and best wishes for the New Year, <br>
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<font color="#0000FF">Drake Chamberlin<br>
Athens Electric<br>
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</font><font color="#0000FF">Certified PV Installer <br>
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