Why we use tilted solar panel ?
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cause in Ur position the sun is not completely vertical , in which all times the vertical rays have the greater effect , so we will tilt it in a degree to make the rays vertical approximately to Ur panel
The more the angle of the panel matches the angle of the sun in the sky the more direct sunlught reaches the panel. The more direct sunlight the greater the power output.
Some solar collector dishes are locked to the sun's point in the sky and track it as the sun rises and sets each day. They actually constantly focus the collected sun beam onto a target like a magnifying glass.
Ideally you want the solar panel to point directly at the sun at all times, in order to pick up the maximum amount of energy. Since most solar panels are not able to track the sun actively one has to pick the fixed angle that is going to give you the maximum amount of energy during an average day. In the US solar panels need to face south with a angular tilt depending on where in the country you are.
When suns rays fall on solar panel perpendicularly their intensity is highest per sq inch. When the angle is less that 90 degrees, due to cosine law the applies, and the incident energy reduces. Since sun is never directly on our head most of the time, it is common practice to tilt the panel to one side where sun is.
It is easier to catch more solar rays; therefore, creating a more productive solar panel application.inwhich the end consumer is harnessing a greater capacity of energy available , as compared to one that is not being tilted.
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