Technically, solar panels can lie flat, but this is not recommended. Laying panels flat reduces their exposure to sunlight, significantly decreasing their efficiency. Flat panels are more prone to dirt and debris accumulation, as rainwater won’t naturally wash them clean. Panels laid flat will therefore require regular cleaning.
This means there are a two different mounting systems to help ensure you get the best out of your solar panels on a flat roof. A mounting system is critical for solar panels on a flat roof, as by using a framing system, the panels can be tilted toward the sun, enhancing their efficiency.
Yes, there is a cost to tilt solar panels on a flat roof, it will add around $800 to the cost of installing a standard residential 5kW system. But in the case of panels installed flat, the cost of maintenance is higher, as it is recommended that a solar expert inspects the clamps of a frameless solar panel system once a year.
When it comes to self-cleaning, even solar panels tilted at 6 or 7 degrees is better than being laid flat. Depending on your location within New Zealand, a solar power system could generate a striking 10-15% more power if they are tilted to 25 degrees versus being laid flat.
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