Legion Solar Installation and Operations Manual
Location Planning
Optimal Tilt Angle
Tip: Use your smartphone to download a leveler app to measure tilt angle. Calibrate to 0° from a known
fl
at surface.
Optimal Direction
Tip: To achieve a more even power production, spread out your panels facing east, south, west (for northern
hemisphere), or facing east, north, west (for southern hemisphere).
Latitude
Full Year Angle
Latitude
Full Year Angle
0°
0.0°
30°
25.9°
5°
4.4°
35°
29.7°
10°
8.7°
40°
33.5°
15°
13.1°
45°
37.3°
20°
17.4°
50°
41.4°
25°
22.1°
55°
44.9°
Hemisphere
Direction
Production
Northern
True South
Best All Around
Northern
West
Better for peak demand 3pm - 7pm
Southern
True North
Best All Around
Southern
West
Better for peak demand 3pm - 7pm
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Install the PV panels where the entire surface area is
exposed to direct sunlight. Avoid any shaded areas
to achieve maximum energy production.