Can solar panels be installed on a west-facing roof

4 FAQs about Can solar panels be installed on a west-facing roof

Do solar panels work on East or west facing roofs?

If you have a home which has a north facing roof your home is perfect for solar panels and an efficient solar power system. However, if your home does not, solar panels can also work well on east or west facing roofs.

Can you put solar panels on a west roof?

Well, let's look at the east west options: Option 1. You could install all your panels on the east roof and take as much sun as you can in the mornings. They would all then be in the shade during the second half of the day. Option 2. Put your panels on the west roof and take as much sun as you can in the evenings.

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.

Could a new solar panel mounting system help a non-south-facing roof?

A new solar panel mounting system aims to alleviate the challenge of putting solar on east-west roofs (or non-south-facing roofs). This could open up the door for more potential solar homeowners to get the benefits of a solar array on their roof.