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

With the growing demand for solar energy, many homeowners are beginning to ask the question of whether or not solar panels can be installed on a north-facing roof. While it is not the standard recommendation, it is possible to install solar panels on a north-facing roof and still receive the financial and environmental benefits of solar energy.

Do north-facing solar panels work?

But, north-facing panels can still work and save you money on electricity. North-facing panels will make up to 40% less energy than south-facing ones. This is because they get less direct sunlight. But, they still get some sunlight and can make some energy.

Are north facing solar panels worth the money?

With electricity prices rising, north facing solar panels are now often worth the money. Long ago, when the year was 2010, electricity was cheaper than it is now and solar panels were way more expensive. Installing solar just about made financial sense on a south facing roof. But installing on a north facing roof made absolutely no sense.

Can you put solar panels on a roof?

You don’t have to put solar panels on your roof if you don’t have enough space, a strong roof, or it’s not a south-facing roof. You can also put solar panels on the ground in your garden. They are normally attached to a metal frame and raised a little bit above the ground. This is how solar panels are installed on the big solar farms in the UK.

Should solar panels face north?

Your solar panels should face north, because that is where the equator is. This way, they can get more sunlight during the day. Before you get a solar PV system, you need to know the basics of how solar panels work and how to make them work best.

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.