{"id":7875,"date":"2019-09-24T19:38:09","date_gmt":"2019-09-24T19:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/?p=7875"},"modified":"2021-03-16T13:12:59","modified_gmt":"2021-03-16T13:12:59","slug":"what-direction-should-solar-panels-face","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/what-direction-should-solar-panels-face\/","title":{"rendered":"What Direction Should Solar Panels Face?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7875\" class=\"elementor elementor-7875\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-88f08f2 lead-section elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"88f08f2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2e9b627\" data-id=\"2e9b627\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a8449f article-title elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a8449f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Direction Should Solar Panels Face?<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-59e4205 toc-and-author-bio-section elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"59e4205\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/what-direction-should-solar-panels-face\/#Why-Do-Solar-Panels-Produce-More-Energy-When-Facing-South\" title=\"Why Do Solar Panels Produce More Energy When Facing South?\">Why Do Solar Panels Produce More Energy When Facing South?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/what-direction-should-solar-panels-face\/#How-Electricity-Tariffs-Affect-the-Optimal-Solar-Panel-Orientation\" title=\"How Electricity Tariffs Affect the Optimal Solar Panel Orientation\">How Electricity Tariffs Affect the Optimal Solar Panel Orientation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/what-direction-should-solar-panels-face\/#Solar-Panel-Orientation-Tips-for-Roof-and-Ground-Systems\" title=\"Solar Panel Orientation Tips for Roof and Ground Systems\">Solar Panel Orientation Tips for Roof and Ground Systems<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-ca3eec6 right-column\" data-id=\"ca3eec6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d091abe author-bio elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"d091abe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"@type\": \"Person\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"name\": \"Leonardo\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"url\": \"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/author\/leonardo\/\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"image\": \"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a356313a78840e5d3164c29cee295bad?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"jobTitle\": \"Author\"  \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/script><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"author-bio-avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a356313a78840e5d3164c29cee295bad?s=50&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Leonardo\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/p><p class=\"author-bio-text\"><span class=\"written-by-text\">Written by<\/span> <span class=\"job-title\">qualified solar engineer<\/span> <span class=\"author-name\">Leonardo<\/span><span class=\"written-by-period\">.<\/span> <span class=\"last-updated-text\">Last updated:<\/span> <time datetime=\"2021-03-16 13:12:59\">March 16, 2021<\/time><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4caed31 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4caed31\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b3770e9\" data-id=\"b3770e9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ff3f74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ff3f74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you live in the USA or any other country in the Northern Hemisphere, the best direction to face solar panels is south. Since most sunlight comes from the south, this will make your panels more productive. However, if the local power company charges higher prices in the afternoon, your panels should face west to maximize the dollar savings.<\/p>\n<p>The electricity output of solar panels is directly related to how much sunlight they receive. Therefore, you should install them on the sunniest part of your rooftop. Also consider that solar panels are not productive when in shaded areas, and they represent a wasted investment. You can find out more about this by reading our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/will-solar-panels-work-in-the-shade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">solar panels in the shade<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you are charged constant kilowatt-hour prices, your goal should be maximizing the electricity production of solar panels. However, if you are charged variable kWh prices throughout the day, solar panels should maximize production when the highest prices are being applied. This will increase the savings on your power bill.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why-Do-Solar-Panels-Produce-More-Energy-When-Facing-South\"><\/span>Why Do Solar Panels Produce More Energy When Facing South?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To maximize the return on investment, the first step is <a href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/where-to-install-solar-panels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">knowing where to install the solar panels<\/a>. Since the Earth is a sphere, sunlight reaches each geographic location with a different angle. If you track the sun\u2019s position in the sky for an entire year in the USA, you will notice it is mostly towards the south. As a result, solar panels facing south produce the most electricity.<\/p>\n<p>Consider reading about <a href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/how-do-solar-panels-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how a solar panel works<\/a> before moving forward. Different results can be expected based on its orientation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Since the sun rises in the east, solar panels facing in that direction are more productive in the morning.<\/li>\n<li>On the other hand, west-facing panels are more productive in the afternoon, since the sun sets in that direction.<\/li>\n<li>Installing panels that face north is not recommended, since it results in the lowest electricity output.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As you move farther to the north, the sun has a lower position in the sky and solar panels must be tilted more. In locations that are not far to the north, such as Florida or Texas, solar panels do not need a drastic tilt. However, if you must use them in Alaska, they must be tilted almost vertically to collect as much sunlight as possible. Qualified solar installers can determine the optimal tilt angle based on your geographic location. We can help you when it comes to choosing a solar installer.<\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/A-set-of-solar-panels-facing-the-direction-of-the-sun-e1569352661599.webp 500w,https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/A-set-of-solar-panels-facing-the-direction-of-the-sun-e1569352661599-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/A-set-of-solar-panels-facing-the-direction-of-the-sun-e1569352661599-354x235.webp 354w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/A-set-of-solar-panels-facing-the-direction-of-the-sun-e1569352661599.jpg\" height=\"334\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/A-set-of-solar-panels-facing-the-direction-of-the-sun-e1569352661599.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/A-set-of-solar-panels-facing-the-direction-of-the-sun-e1569352661599-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/A-set-of-solar-panels-facing-the-direction-of-the-sun-e1569352661599-354x235.jpg 354w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8142 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"A set of solar panels facing the direction of the sun\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p>Make sure you get an inspection of your property to find the best areas for a solar energy system. Consider that the size of a panel does not affect the optimal orientation: the recommendations above apply for both 60-cell and 72-cell panels. You can read our article about the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/solar-panel-sizes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the size of a solar panel<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p>The efficiency of solar panels is not affected by their orientation either. The electricity output varies because the amount of incident sunlight also varies, but the conversion from sunlight to electricity is not affected. If you\u2019d like to know more, take a look at what we\u2019ve written about solar <a href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/solar-efficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">efficiency<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-Electricity-Tariffs-Affect-the-Optimal-Solar-Panel-Orientation\"><\/span>How Electricity Tariffs Affect the Optimal Solar Panel Orientation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your panel can have different monetary values, so it\u2019s important to know about <a href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/how-much-energy-does-a-solar-panel-produce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the energy produced by a solar panel<\/a>. If you are always charged the same kilowatt-hour price, your goal should be getting maximum production from solar panels.<\/p>\n<p>However, many electric companies apply time-of-use (TOU) tariffs, which change throughout the day. The highest kWh prices are normally billed in the afternoon and evening, since that is when the grid faces maximum consumption. There are many factors that increase operating costs, and this leads to higher tariffs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Electric companies must bring more power plants online to meet the peak in consumption, including the plants with high generation costs.<\/li>\n<li>Since power lines and transformers are carrying a high current, they waste more energy as heat emissions.<\/li>\n<li>Electrical faults are more likely when the grid is burdened, creating a higher risk of blackouts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many power companies apply higher electricity prices at times of peak demand to compensate for their higher operating cost. The high kilowatt-hour price also disincentives consumption in homes and businesses, helping unburden on the grid.<\/p>\n<p>As previously mentioned, solar panels become more productive in the afternoon if they face west. If you are charged a TOU electricity tariff, you can take advantage of this. A solar power system facing south will produce more kilowatt-hours than an identical system facing west. However, if the kilowatt-hour price increases sharply in the afternoon, your dollar savings will most likely increase.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solar-Panel-Orientation-Tips-for-Roof-and-Ground-Systems\"><\/span>Solar Panel Orientation Tips for Roof and Ground Systems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When finding the optimal orientation for solar panels, a ground installation offers more flexibility than a roof installation.<\/p>\n<p>With a rooftop solar system, you are limited to the orientations and slopes of your existing roof sections. If an optimal solar panel placement is not possible, you may need to purchase additional panels to increase generation. On the other hand, with a ground solar system, you can adjust the orientation and tilt angle of panels for maximum productivity.<\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/A-set-of-solar-panels-placed-on-a-roof-facing-towards-the-sun-e1569352795617.webp 500w,https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/A-set-of-solar-panels-placed-on-a-roof-facing-towards-the-sun-e1569352795617-300x215.webp 300w,https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/A-set-of-solar-panels-placed-on-a-roof-facing-towards-the-sun-e1569352795617-1x1.webp 1w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/A-set-of-solar-panels-placed-on-a-roof-facing-towards-the-sun-e1569352795617.jpg\" height=\"358\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/A-set-of-solar-panels-placed-on-a-roof-facing-towards-the-sun-e1569352795617.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/A-set-of-solar-panels-placed-on-a-roof-facing-towards-the-sun-e1569352795617-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/A-set-of-solar-panels-placed-on-a-roof-facing-towards-the-sun-e1569352795617-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8143 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"A set of solar panels placed on a roof facing towards the sun\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p>While ground solar systems offer more flexibility for positioning, they also have their limitations. In the first place, you must have a property with enough ground space for solar panels, while a rooftop installation does not need extra space. Also, since a ground solar system has a lower elevation, finding a spot without shadows can be more challenging. This applies especially with products such as <a href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/best-outdoor-solar-string-lights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">decorative outdoor solar string lights<\/a> which solar panel is installed on ground, easily exposed to shading. If you need more information on how all of this works, feel free to take a look at our article about solar <a href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/solar-installation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">installation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Since each property is unique, the best recommendation is getting a professional inspection and a customized solar panel system design. Getting quotes from multiple solar companies is also recommended, since you can compare several options and find the best deal.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9a06215 references-section elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9a06215\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-15d83c3\" data-id=\"15d83c3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c6c358 references-heading elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4c6c358\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">References<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d0730c references elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d0730c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/energyeducation.ca\/encyclopedia\/Solar_panel_orientation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Solar Panel Orientation<\/a> &#8211; University of Calgary<\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-22addeea post-rating-section elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"22addeea\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-15f95c4f\" data-id=\"15f95c4f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19a92d8 post-rating elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"19a92d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><!-- Rate my Post Plugin --><div  class=\"rmp-widgets-container rmp-wp-plugin rmp-main-container js-rmp-widgets-container js-rmp-widgets-container--7875 \"  data-post-id=\"7875\">    <!-- Rating widget -->  <div class=\"rmp-rating-widget js-rmp-rating-widget\">          <p class=\"rmp-heading rmp-heading--title\">        We hope you liked this article. 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Since most sunlight comes from the south, this will make your panels more productive. 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