Orientation of Solar Panels

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With54
With54 Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭
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Do both 12 volt panels connected in series have to be pointed in the same direction or could one be pointed more to the east to take advantage of the morning sun and the other to the south?

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  • mike95490
    mike95490 Solar Expert Posts: 9,583 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Orientation of Solar Panels

    panels in series, need the same oriention.

    If in parallel, with a PWM style controller, then yes, that is possible.
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  • Cariboocoot
    Cariboocoot Banned Posts: 17,615 ✭✭✭
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    Re: Orientation of Solar Panels

    Ideally both in the same direction. Otherwise it's the age old problem of "shading" on panels.
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