Featured in Moving in circles – 09-2024

The only way is up

Maximizing a solar plant’s total energy generation can result in a supply and demand mismatch in regions with high PV penetration. Adding east- and west-facing vertically oriented panels to solar farms can improve a site’s energy production curve, explains Sunstall’s Philipp Kauls.

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pv magazine

06 Sep 2024

Adding vertically oriented east- and west-facing modules to a solar farm can complement the generation profile of south-facing panels, supporting energy production when demand peaks. | Photo: Sunstall Inc.

While south-facing solar panels are the go-to option for large-scale solar sites, the strategic placement of east-west modules can complement existing systems, potentially leading to a more consistent and powerful source of renewable energy.South-facing, fixed-tilt solar systems are the common design for maximizing total energy generation throughout the year but the conventional approach can contribute …

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