Saturday, May 28, 2011

The optimal angle for photvoltaic panels in South Africa?

The optimal angle for photvoltaic panels in South Africa?
More specifically Cape Town. Architecture student, looking to have my trusses according to the optimal angle for PV panels. Any help will be appreciated. And if you know of a good online info source, please post. :D thanks!
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Capetown is about 33 degrees south latitude (Google Maps). Your PV panels should tilt 33 degrees from vertical southward. With the active sides facing northward, of course.

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