geodata.pv.orientation.make_latitude_optimal

geodata.pv.orientation.make_latitude_optimal()

Returns an optimal tilt angle for the given lat, assuming that the panel is facing towards the equator, using a simple method from [1].

This method only works for latitudes between 0 and 50. For higher latitudes, a static 40 degree angle is returned.

These results should be used with caution, but there is some evidence that tilt angle may not be that important [2].

Function and documentation has been adapted from gsee [3].

[1] http://www.solarpaneltilt.com/#fixed [2] http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2010.12.014 [3] renewables-ninja/gsee

Parameters:

lat (float) – Latitude in degrees.