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Solar Panel Pole Mount Kit

Solar panel pole mount kit is applied for large commercial solar project, request the isntallation site is non-sandy ground.  The column of this sola panel pole mount kit is C shape with various of specs. With C shpe column, it is easy for machince to drive into deep of 2 meters.

Solar Panel Bracket

Solar panel bracket is a Steel made single column solar panel bracket, the components of this  solar panel brackt only include the Column, Vertcal pipe cross pipe , rail and panel clamps. Except the Solar panels, all other componets are made of Hot Dip galvanized steel. The most commonly used foundation of this panel bracket is  rammed post.  But ground screws or concrete foundation are also workable .

The Right Mounting Bracket for  Solar Panels

Finding the right hardware to mount your solar panel can be a confusing task, especially considering how many different styles and types of brackets are on the market. To help you select the right bracket for your purposes, we’ve assembled a guide to the panel, pole, and wall mounts we supply.

This compatibility table includes universal single panel pole and wall mounts, which include Z bracket kits, tilt mount kits, clamp style kits, kits for single arm and double arm poles, and U-bolts.

The guide also features stainless steel marine panel mounting kits, and a panel mount guide, which lists popular panel model numbers and production numbers along with which kits they are compatible with.

This guide will help you select the proper mounting brackets for your solar panel. While our mounting kits are designed for use with solar panels, they are universal and can be used with most panel brands. Check out the compatibility table below.

When installing solar panels, you can’t just pick a random place. To ensure maximum energy production, you must find the optimum angle for solar panels. Otherwise, you risk losing solar panel tilt efficiency.

But how do you find the best angle for solar panels?

Let’s walk you through it.

What Is Solar Panel Angle?

Simply put, solar panel angle is the vertical tilt of the panels. Namely, when leveled to the ground, a solar panel does not have a tilt. But if it’s perpendicular, then it has a 90-degree tilt.

You should install your solar panels at an optimal tilt angle that allows the photovoltaic cells to maximize energy production. Ideally, that tilt would be perpendicular to the sun, but this isn't feasible since the Earth is spherical, its axis is tilted, and revolves around the sun. So depending on the time of year, the angle changes.

In essence, the optimal tilt angle for your solar panels depends on your residential or commercial property’s latitude, orientation and roof slope.

Best Angle for Solar Panels

There’s a simple rule of thumb when it comes to finding the optimum angle for solar panels. In the northern hemisphere, you will get the best annual energy output if your solar panels are facing due south at a tilt angle just under your latitude. But what does that mean?

Let’s say your home is in Los Angeles, where the latitude is 34 degrees. In that case, your solar power system will give you the most kilowatt-hours (kWh) if you face the panels south and tilt them at about 32 or 33 degrees horizontally.

Similarly, if you live in Milwaukee, where the latitude is 43 degrees, you’ll get maximum solar panel tilt efficiency if you place them at 41 or 42 degrees.

Now, most roofs do not provide this ideal solar panel tilt. While it might face south, there’s a big probability that its pitch is lower or higher. On the other hand, your roof might not face south at all. It could also just be flat. So the question arises: Do you need hardware to tilt your solar panels for optimal production? Keep reading to learn more.

Note: Solar panels in the southern hemisphere should face North.

Solar Panels: Flat or Angled?

Tilt legs provide a support structure that allows you to tilt your solar panels to an angle that will optimize their output.

Adding tilt legs to your solar racking will require more racking equipment and more labor to install. Wind uplift loads are also a factor — when the solar panels are tilted, they are like a sail on your roof, prepared to catch the wind. Hence, you need more roof attachments to ensure the solar panels stay put in gusty winds. All of this translates to higher upfront installation costs.

Another consideration is that if the solar panels are tilted, the rows must be spread apart to avoid the solar panels in the front row shading those in the row behind it.

Last but not least, there is the aesthetic factor. While the primary purpose of solar is to save money, your system still shouldn’t be an eyesore. Your neighbors would probably appreciate it if your solar panels were parallel with the roof surface.

Is It Worth Tilting Solar Panels?

For the roof pitched at 17 degrees to the south, tilting the panels will generally not pay off. It would probably only gain about 5% annual output, which will generally not be worth the additional cost of the tilt hardware, extra roof attachments and labor.

This is especially applicable if you are on a “time of use” (TOU) electric rate and pay more per kWh in the summer. If your solar panels tilt at a 17-degree angle, they will produce more in the summer when the sun is higher in the sky. So, while you lose a little kWh over the year, you will be generating more in the summer when kWh is worth more.

Do You Need to Tilt Your Solar Panels or Not?

Now that you know the variables determining the ideal angle, it’s time to assess your unique situation. For additional help and more accurate estimates, you can use one of the many online solar panel tilt calculators.