Conventional
wisdom in the northern hemisphere is to face solar panels south so they
get the most light all day. Architects and panel installers implement
this approach all the time, especially on homes. But a new study indicates that panels facing west may actually get more juice from the sun, and at more convenient times.
Researchers at the Pecan Street Research Institute
did a study of homes with solar panels in Austin, Texas and found that
when homeowners faced solar panels west they were able to generate 2%
more electricity in a day. And they also generated more electricity in
the afternoon, when power grids experience peak demand.
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