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Forum: Portugal

Jul 14th 2018, 3:33 pm

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Solar Power

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Posted By Jonny22

Re: Solar Power

Interesting and thanks. Do you think the same applies for solar water heating? I was thinking a single panel east or west facing should heat up a 200 litre tank during the day, which should suffice.

Forum: Portugal

Jul 13th 2018, 6:28 pm

Replies: 147

Solar Power

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Posted By Jonny22

Re: Solar Power

Unfortunately, our roof faces directly East / West with no option to put panels directly south. I’ve been toying with the idea of putting panels on both faces, realising that this may not be the most...

Forum: Portugal

Mar 8th 2017, 9:48 pm

Replies: 147

Solar Power

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Posted By Jonny22

Re: Solar Power

That would seem obvious but others disagree. See

https://www.sunpump.solar/solar-panel-alignment-the-east/west-debate

The plot thickens

Forum: Portugal

Mar 8th 2017, 8:20 pm

Replies: 147

Solar Power

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Posted By Jonny22

Re: Solar Power

Thanks Richard, maybe I'll approach them for a simulation too. But from what you said 4 panels will give about 1kWh during daylight hours. Doesn't really seem worth the bother or am I missing...

Forum: Portugal

Mar 8th 2017, 6:40 pm

Replies: 147

Solar Power

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Posted By Jonny22

Re: Solar Power

Hi all, just picking up on an old thread. Looking at solar water systems and also possible PV electric. Read earlier stuff and am looking at the system Leroy Marlins have for the tank in the attic...

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