As a 100 percent clean energy source, solar energy is now the alternative to traditional energy sources in many homes. However, the best location to install solar panels can affect their efficiency. If you are also considering installing solar panels for your home, this guide can significantly help.

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Factors to consider when choosing a location

Daily and Seasonal Sunlight Changes

We all know that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, so we first need to observe which location will absorb the lightest energy. It would help if you also considered the time of day best for you to get your electricity from the sun.

For example, if you live in an area that gets a lot of snow in the winter, you may want to install your portable solar panels on a south-facing roof to get the most direct sunlight during the snow-free winter months. There’s a lot of suns left. On the other hand, if you live in an area that gets less snow but a lot of wind in the winter, it may be best to mount your portable solar panels on a west-facing roof so they can receive more indirect sunlight all year round.

Weather patterns

Choose a location for your solar panels away from the wind but still gets plenty of sunlight. If you live in an area with frequent storms, then be sure to choose a location that avoids exposure to storms. The more protected they are from moisture and wind, the more efficient they will be at generating power.

Accessibility

The next thing you need to consider is the accessibility of your chosen location. If you are planning on installing portable solar panels on your roof, then you need to make sure that there is enough space available for them and that they can be installed safely.

If you have a large family or if your household has many members who will be using electricity from your portable solar panel system, it would be best if you installed them close to where they will be used most often. This way, there will be less distance between the panels and their users, which means more efficient use of energy produced by those panels.

Landscaping Around Your House

The landscaping around your house can be an essential factor to keep in mind when selecting a location for installing portable solar panels. If you have many trees around your home and want to install portable solar panels, you should consider whether any trees are blocking the sunlight from reaching your roof. If there are, you may have to move your portable solar panels away from these trees or trim them down, so they do not block sunlight from reaching your roof.

What angle should solar panels be at?

Whether you decide on your roof or backyard, your panels must also be angled correctly about your property’s latitude. As such, there is no catch-all angle that’s recommended. An installer will determine the exact amount of tilt for your panels. In the simplest terms, the closer you are to the equator, the flatter your inclination, and vice versa.

From there, you will have to decide between fixed or adjustable panels. Since the sun is higher in the summer and lowers in the winter, some people opt for flexible panels to collect the most sunlight possible year-round. Fixed panels will require less maintenance and are often cheaper to install.

Do they have to be attached to the roof?

Most homes choose to have their panels mounted on the roof. That leads to the illusion that they must be placed on the top, but this is not necessarily the case. Roof-mounted solar panels have many advantages, such as being out of the shade of trees and protected from strong winds. However, freestanding solar panels are also valuable because they can be placed facing south and at any angle you wish.

If you are an electric vehicle owner, then the Home EV Charging Solar Carport System from SETEC POWER would be a perfect choice. It mounts the solar panels on a movable bracket that can adjust the position of the solar panels at any time according to the changes in sunlight. It also assembles a battery storage system and an electric vehicle charger in a single chassis. It stores electricity not only to provide 30kW DC fast charging for your electric car but also to connect to your home grid on demand.

Determining an optimal mounting location for your solar panels is just the beginning of the excitement. Expert advice is essential if you are ready to use solar panels. Please feel free to contact SETEC POWER; we are more than happy to help you.