If you want to enjoy your solar installation without limits and obtain its maximum performance , it is very important that you stop in the task of orienting the solar panels to do it properly with the help of solar panel supports. And it is that, although it is a component of the solar installation which is not usually given special importance, it plays a fundamental role in it. It is the base on which the photovoltaic panels are based and therefore, an essential element for each solar panel to be fixed in strong and durable shape, withstanding even the harshest weather.
For all this, in today's post we are going to tell you what supports for solar panels exist, what they are for and how to orient your plates properly, so be very careful!
What types of solar panel supports are there?
The most used solar panel supports (usually for flat photovoltaic panels) are the supports for fixed structure solar panels . With them it is achieved that each solar panel has an optimal and stabilized inclination and consequently, can generate energy efficiently.
In addition, depending on the type of surface on which you want to place the photovoltaic panels, you will find solar panel supports with structures of different shapes.
The advantages of these supports for fixed-type solar panels are: they weigh less, they are
On the other hand, we find the supports for solar panels with a mobile structure, that move on one or two axes in the direction of the sun to capture solar energy. A type of supports for solar panels with which it is possible to increase the capture of solar radiation, but also consume electrical energy. In addition, they are more expensive models and require more maintenance.
What mission do the support structures of the photovoltaic panels fulfill?
If the purpose of any solar installation is to generate energy with maximum performance , the purpose of solar panel supports is to capture the greatest amount of solar energy possible. And it is that, with a good orientation and arrangement of the solar panel with respect to the ground, we will be able to make the most of the energy.
The supports for solar panels are the essential element to ensure that your solar panels have optimal inclination and are correctly oriented no matter what, since they are manufactured to be able to withstand changes in temperature and wind. They are built to last!
So, there are different types of solar panel supports with which each solar panel receives the highest proportion of solar energy possible. And depending on the number of photovoltaic panels that we need in our solar installation, how many panels we want to place, how we want to orient them and where, we must choose one type of support for solar panels or another.
Where should the solar panels be oriented?
To ensure the proper operation and performance of our solar installation, we must properly orient each solar panel. Otherwise, we will not be able to take advantage of most of the solar energy that can be captured at all times, but what should be taken into account to properly orient the photovoltaic panels?
In Spain the ideal orientation of the supports for solar panels is towards the south. But we must take into account the orientation and the degree of inclination of the surface or roof on which we want to arrange the plates. And in the same way, look at the possible shadows that may affect them to try to avoid them.
The key is to get the sun's rays to fall as directly and frequently as possible on each solar panel, managing to capture the largest amount of solar energy available.
But the inclination of a solar panel is another aspect that is not considered as much as it should be, and that is also key to obtain energy optimally and efficiently through the photovoltaic panels that make up our solar installation.
If in the hours when there is more sun the solar panel does not receive energy because it is oriented and located in such a way that the sun's rays do not hit its surface, we will not be capturing all the solar energy within our reach and we will have an inefficient solar installation. For this reason, it is important to calculate the appropriate degree of inclination for the solar panel supports. And although this may sound complicated, it is not. Here's how to do it!
The ideal inclination of the supports for solar panels depends to a greater extent on the latitude of the country in which it is located, so the closer it is to the equator, the solar panel will have a smaller angle of inclination.
In this way, if your solar installation is located in Spain, you must tilt your photovoltaic panels between 20 and 40 degrees . If you live in the southern part of the country the angle will be 20-25 degrees. And if, on the other hand, you live in the northern part, the inclination will be about 40 degrees.
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Does the BLUETTI solar panel need supports?
The advantage of a BLUETTI portable solar panel compared to other types of panels, does not need solar panel supports, since has its own support included in its structure
In this way, it does not require complex installations to use it. Simply unfold your BLUETTI portable solar panel and adjust its supports at the most optimal angle to take advantage of the maximum amount of sunlight possible, and voila, enjoy solar energy to power all your devices!
Now that you know the importance of solar panel supports and how you should orient and tilt your photovoltaic panels, you will be able to properly arrange
