Calculate solar panel orientation

Description

Calculate the optimal placement of solar panels. Take into account the longitude, seasonal insolation values, the direction of true south, and the placement of any shadow-casting structures in order to find the best location and inclination for the panels.

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Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

cross-sector

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Calculate solar panel orientation is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Optional skill

Calculate solar panel orientation is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Solar energy engineer: Solar energy engineers design systems which generate electrical energy from sunlight, such as photovoltaic systems. They design and construct systems which optimise the energy output from solar power, and the sustainability of the production process of solar systems.
Solar energy technician: Solar energy technicians install and maintain systems that collect solar energy. They prepare the necessary fixtures, often on roofs, install solar panels, and plug them into an electronic system including an inverter to connect the solar energy systems to the electricity lines.
Energy engineer: Energy engineers design new, efficient and clean ways to produce, transform, and distribute energy to improve environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. They extract energy through natural resources, such as oil or gas, or renewable and sustainable sources, such as wind or solar power. 

 


 

References

  1. Calculate solar panel orientation – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022