Install solar panels on the north side of the roof

Can I install solar panels on a south facing roof?

In the UK, solar panels should ideally be installed onto a south facing roof, at a pitch of 30-45 degrees to receive the most sunlight. However, it is important that your energy advisor designs you the best possible layout that matches your energy needs, even if the ideal conditions can't always be met.

What angle should solar panels be on a north-facing roof?

For panels on a north-facing roof, the recommended angle is between 10 ° and 20°. If your roof space allows for it, increasing the number of solar panels can be highly beneficial for homes facing north. This allows for higher energy production and may shorten your ROI period.

Can solar panels be installed on a north-facing roof?

If your roof is north-facing and not your run-of-the-mill shape, adjustments can be made to accommodate solar panels. Shading over the roof: Any surrounding trees may need to be trimmed back to allow for as much sunlight as possible. Other immovable structures that are throwing shade on your roof for the majority of the day may pose a bigger issue.

Should a solar system be installed on a north facing roof?

But installing on a north facing roof made absolutely no sense. That’s because a north facing solar system typically produces about 56% of the output of a south facing system. Since 2010, the cost of electricity has risen from 11p per kilowatt hour to over 30p per kilowatt hour. That’s almost a three-fold increase.