How to properly orient your solar panel? 

In order to optimize the performance of your solar installation, it is important to correctly position your solar panels.

Several parameters must be taken into account such as the orientation and inclination of the panels for example. In this guide we will explain to you how to place your solar panel Eversol in the best possible way so that there is optimal electricity production.

The orientation of your panels

This is one of the key factors in your energy production. Indeed, the more direct sunlight your panel receives, the more energy it can produce. For this to work, your panel must be installed in the path of the sun. In the Northern Hemisphere, the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. Therefore, to optimize the orientation, you can place en below the East-West axis towards the South or a flat roof.

The orientation towards the north should be avoided at all costs, as it is very ineffective.

Remember to avoid the shade!

Even though the panel can produce (to a lesser extent) in cloudy weather thanks to diffuse radiation which is a residue of light reflected by the atmosphere, a panel in the shade will not produce.

Shadow can come from different elements such as vegetation, buildings... Shadow can also come during the day because of the path of the sun so be careful!

Some municipalities offer a solar cadastre to estimate the exposure of your roof to sun and shadow and see if it is ready to receive solar panels!

The inclination of the panels

So that the sun's rays hit the panel correctly in both summer and winter (the sun being higher in summer due to the tilt of the earth) it is recommended to tilt the panel between 30 and 35°. Supports can be used to adjust the inclination according to the seasons but also to compensate for a roof slope that is too gentle.

Your location also affects your production! 

Depending on the latitude of your municipality as well as other factors (reliefs, wind, etc.), your production will not be the same whether you live in Aude or in the Somme. 

To calculate this Eversol provides you with a solar configurator which takes into account the amount of sunshine in your region. We invite you to take a look to get an idea of ​​the production you can expect. 

In short: tips and tricks to optimize your production

• A South orientation on the East-West axis. A tracker can be installed with a specific support to follow the path of the sun.
• Avoid shade.
• An inclination between 30 and 35°. A stand can help you achieve this inclination. You can also adjust it according to the seasons.
• When thinking about the project, take into account the sunshine in your region.

If you ever need more information or advice, the Eversol experts as well as the distributors are here to listen to you!