Our comprehensive 10-point SOLAR ENERGY DYNAMICS™ approach is key to maximizing Energy Generation towards attaining an Energy Positive position.
- Geographic Location – Solar energy generation and production is highly contingent on the amount of sunshine received, also known as solar irradiance/solar insolation, based on your geographic location.
- Cardinal Solar Panel Orientation (North, South, East, West mounting) – In the United States, the sun rises and sets in the southern sky. As a result, solar energy generation is optimal and most efficient when solar panels are positioned south-facing.
- Solar Panel Mounting Tilt (Azimuth tilt) – The angle of degree or pitch to which solar panels are installed relative to their geographic location.
- Solar Cell Composition – Monocrystalline versus Polycrystalline.
- Solar Efficiency – The higher the solar panel efficiency, the higher the lifetime energy production yield.
- Solar Degradation – The lower the degradation, the higher the lifetime energy production yield.
- Solar Space Capacity – The more space available, the more panels that can be installed to achieve being energy positive.
- Battery Storage – After hours Energy from Sunset to Sunrise + Backup Energy Storage.
- Warranty Coverage – Not all warranties are equal.
- Solar Company’s Sales Knowledge and Experience of Installation Team – Not all are equal.
Courtesy of NASA/SDO and the AIA, EVE, and HMI science teams