I want to design solar panel with high efficiency by facing the sun for maximum heat absorption. Since different place has different sunrise and sunset time, the position differs. Help me.
2006-11-03 16:35:38 · 5 answers · asked by mectiff 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
My solar panel is for heating up water, so I think it is proper for me to say 'heat absorption'. Also note that it is meant to be fixed.
I like Pretzels answer, that's what I think I'm looking for. Can anyone give me further explaination pls?
Links are also appreciated.
2006-11-03 21:18:19 · update #1
umm just make them perpendicular to the sun. wait till like 1 pm and put a pencil standing up on your panels and adjust the panel until there is no shadow. it is then perpendicular
2006-11-03 16:42:19 · answer #1 · answered by RichUnclePennybags 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK, stop using "heat absorption." Solar panels collect visible and near infrared photons. No heat.
Ideally, you should have the panels electrically adjusted to always face the sun. However, optimizing for noon is probably the best compromise, since that's when there is maximum solar energy available.
2006-11-03 19:13:28 · answer #2 · answered by arbiter007 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a fixed panel, to get the highest year round performance, point the panel straight south and tilt the north edge (in the southern hemisphere use the south edge) up until is is tited to an angle equal to your latitude. If you are trying to maximize heat absorbtion for winter heating, add about 15 degrees more to the tilt to point more towards the winter Sun.
2006-11-03 17:18:56 · answer #3 · answered by Pretzels 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Create Home Solar Power : http://Solar.eudko.com/?ZHE
2017-04-01 19:43:24 · answer #4 · answered by Kristina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course solar panels must be placed directly towards the sun. You can do it manually by tilting it (towards the sun).
2006-11-03 17:17:16 · answer #5 · answered by Chie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋