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 ===== panel tilt ===== ===== panel tilt =====
  
-Insolation figures are given for flat surfaces((like flat-mounted panels)) but you can increase yield by keeping the panel more perpendicular to the sun.  The downsides are setup time/effort, and (with van-mounted panels) the requirement to park the van at a particular angle in the campsite. +Insolation figures are given for flat surfaces((like flat-mounted panels)) but you can increase yield by keeping the panel more perpendicular to the sun.  The downsides are setup and takedown time/effort, and (with van-mounted panels) the requirement to park the van at a particular angle in the campsite.   Tilt might be more practical for people who stay in one place for longer periods rather than moving every couple of days. 
  
 **Optimum aiming** involves both tracking the suns elevation above the horizon (zenith) and tracking the sun's east-to-west travel (azimuth).  Doing both can increase yield ~30% but requires frequent repositioning. **Optimum aiming** involves both tracking the suns elevation above the horizon (zenith) and tracking the sun's east-to-west travel (azimuth).  Doing both can increase yield ~30% but requires frequent repositioning.
  
-**Leaving panel tilt in a reasonable default** is more common and has milder yield improvments.  In this approach the panel is aimed at true((not magnetic)) south((in the northern hemisphere)) at a particular angle above the horizon depending on time of year and latitude.+**Leaving panel tilt in a reasonable default** is more common and has milder yield improvments.  In this approach the panel is aimed at true((not magnetic)) south((in the northern hemisphere)) at a particular angle from perpendicular((ie, flat panel)) depending on time of year and latitude.
  
 Tilt angles calculated by [[https://www.solarpaneltilt.com/|solarpaneltilt.com]]: Tilt angles calculated by [[https://www.solarpaneltilt.com/|solarpaneltilt.com]]:
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