Perfect conditions for a solar power system

While solar power systems can be placed in numerous different environments and can withstand various conditions, there are most definitely still conditions that would be considered ‘perfect’ for a solar power system. Read about what the perfect conditions are for a solar power system below:

Weather

The ideal weather conditions for a solar power system are sunshine and no wind. Sun is an essential element of solar power as its energy is used to create electricity, which is why the ideal conditions for these systems include sunny weather. Of course, sunny weather all year is not possible; however, solar power systems are still able to capture the sun’s energy on cloudy and rainy days. Rain and clouds often bring wind, and wind brings dust, which can gather on the panels and reduce their efficiency, which is why areas with little to no wind are considered perfect.

Light

The more sun that you can get shining on your solar power system, the better! In this case, the perfect conditions for a solar power system would be an area that is exposed to a lot of light. Often solar powered properties such as homes will have large trees that will cover the roof with shade at certain time of the day. If you want your solar panel to get as much sun as possible, trees that cast shade over the roof need to be shortened, moved, or removed.

Orientation & Angle

The perfect conditions for a solar power system also include the orientation and angle of the solar panels. The perfect orientation and angle of the system will depend on a few factors. Orientation can be determined by the side of the hemisphere that the property is on – the ideal orientation in South Africa is North. The angle of the panels is chosen according to the distance of the area from the equator.