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HiTech
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Dec 14, 2012

Measuring solar yield approaching winter solstice

I need to get a temporary setup on the RV roof to measure solar yield around the winter solstice. How deeply discharged will I need to get my 85 Ah battery so that it allows pretty full production ...
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full_mosey
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Dec 17, 2012
HiTech;

No matter what season, you will benefit from Southerly tilting of your panels at your Latitude.

If you have a favorite orientation to park your trailer, you will benefit by using the direct adhesive mounting on the Southerly tilted side.

If you want to understand the benefits of tilting, check out this solar tilt calculator.

Step 3. tells you what you what % of available insolation you can expect if you do not tilt.

HTH;
John

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