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on top of poles or other available structures. Other unpredictable factors, such as more or less cloud
cover, must be also be considered when planning solar power capacity requirements.
Pick a location with a maximum exposure to sunlight. Avoid shadows, especially during the middle of
the day. Orient the module so that the surface will receive the maximum sun exposure over the year for
your particular site. The general guideline for positioning is as follows:
Solar panels should face south in the northern hemisphere and north in the southern
hemisphere.
A solar panel's angle should be set
to the equivalent of your location’s latitude; plus 15 degrees
during the winter or minus 15 degrees in the summer.
For example:
Denver, Colorado’s latitude is around 39 degrees. In winter, the panel should be raised to
54 degrees (from 0°) for optimum sun. For permanent installations, setting the panel angle equal to
your latitude will suffice.
Figure 2-1
: Side view of solar panel assembly
Summary of Contents for Solar Sipper
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