Solar panels shouldn’t be laid flat. To maximize their time in the sun, solar panels should ideally face south and tilt between 15 and 40 degrees. Most sloped roofs are in this angle range, which makes for an easy installation. But that doesn’t mean that flat roofs aren’t fit for solar, too.
Although it certainly is advantageous to have a roof that is inclined in the sun’s direction, a flat surface will also do. With a flat roof, your solar panels will still get direct sunlight, which is the whole point of putting them on the roof.
You can optimize your panels'' angle and direction on a flat roof to ensure they stay in the sun as long as possible, which can lead to high long-term energy savings. A flat roof solar panel installation is entirely feasible and worth it. You''ll just need more racking equipment to ensure your panels face south and are at an optimal angle.
Solar panels installed horizontally on a roof at the St George Hotel in St George, QLD. In the past, panel manufacturers would not offer warranties on panels installed at an angle lower than 2 degrees, but these days most of the top manufacturers will give warranties even if their panels are installed at 0 degrees (completely flat).
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