Hello!
We want to equip our house with solar energy. My question is, does the orientation of the house matter? In other words, would it be less efficient depending on which direction the house faces?
Thank you very much!
Best regards
We want to equip our house with solar energy. My question is, does the orientation of the house matter? In other words, would it be less efficient depending on which direction the house faces?
Thank you very much!
Best regards
@f-pNo.
You are right. An east/west orientation typically reduces the yields by about 10% compared to a south-facing orientation.
However, with regard to achieving the highest possible self-consumption rate, an east/west layout can actually be advantageous. Personally, I plan to maximize this with relatively low additional costs, using a small 2 kWh (2 kWh) battery storage.
Of course, something like what Nordanny has is ideal!
You are right. An east/west orientation typically reduces the yields by about 10% compared to a south-facing orientation.
However, with regard to achieving the highest possible self-consumption rate, an east/west layout can actually be advantageous. Personally, I plan to maximize this with relatively low additional costs, using a small 2 kWh (2 kWh) battery storage.
Of course, something like what Nordanny has is ideal!
There are online calculators that provide the yield for each cardinal direction and season. In winter, a steep south-facing roof is significantly more productive.
It is also advisable to optimize for self-consumption, as pure feed-in may not be a viable business case.
Also, check the current shading situation and whether any changes are expected.
It is also advisable to optimize for self-consumption, as pure feed-in may not be a viable business case.
Also, check the current shading situation and whether any changes are expected.