What angle should wall-mounted solar panels be placed?

Where possible, wall-mounted panels should be titled to a 60-degree angle, which is the optimal angle for capturing sunlight when the sun is low in the sky. It’s also best to place wall-mounted solar panels on a south-facing wall, as this will expose them to the most direct sunlight throughout the day.

What angle should a solar panel be positioned at?

Conversely, in winter, when the sun's path is lower, a steeper angle of around 50 degrees is recommended to capture the most sunlight possible from the lower-positioned sun. These seasonal variations mean that the optimal angle for solar panels changes throughout the year.

What angle should solar panels be set in the UK?

During the summer months, when the sun is higher in the sky, solar panels in the UK should ideally be set at a shallower angle of around 20 degrees to maximise exposure to the more directly overhead sunlight.

Can solar panels be mounted on a wall?

Roof-mounted solar panels are usually titled at a 20-50 degree angle, which allows them to capture sunlight when the sun is high in the sky. But most wall-mounted panels are parallel to the wall, or only slightly tilted. It’s also harder to fit as many solar panels on a wall as you would on a roof.

What is a solar panel angle?

The 'solar panel angle' refers to the tilt angle of the panels relative to the ground which affects how much sunlight they receive. An optimal angle maximises energy output by ensuring the panels are positioned to capture the most direct sunlight throughout the year.

Should I set my solar panels at a fixed angle?

The general guideline is to add 15 degrees to your latitude during winter and subtract 15 degrees from your latitude during summer. As already mentioned, while these seasonal adjustments can optimise energy production, we recommend setting your panels at a fixed angle year-round for ease and practicality.