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Obviously there are major differences between winter & summer re the optimum angle of the panels, or are the new p/v panels not so dependent on a 90 degree angle to the sun?

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Obviously there are major differences between winter & summer re the optimum angle of the panels, or are the new p/v panels not so dependent on a 90 degree angle to the sun?

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Panels do make most energy when they are perpendicular to the light arriving from the sun. There are minor variations in the preferred angle of solar PV as you move up or down the country. Please use the calculator for a more detailed estimate.