Overview
I had purchased a couple of rigid solar panels and needed a way to position them when out camping.
I followed a design from https://footprinthero.com/diy-solar-panel-mount with some small changes.
Differences
- orientation change
- omitted bottom base in favour of just legs.
- legs have a drilled out spot for securing with tent pegs.
Design
Solar Panel Tilt Angle
https://footprinthero.com/solar-panel-tilt-angle-calculator
Ottawa
Your optimal year-round tilt angle:
33.8° from horizontal
Your optimal tilt angles by season:
- Spring: 33.8°
- Summer: 18.8°
- Fall: 33.8°
- Winter: 48.8°
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https://footprinthero.com/solar-panel-azimuth-angle-calculator
Ottawa
Your optimal azimuth angle is true south, which is:
12.7° west of magnetic south
References
Reference | URL |
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$11 DIY Portable Solar Panel Stand: 7 Steps (w/ Photos) | https://footprinthero.com/diy-solar-panel-mount |
Solar Panel Tilt Angle Calculator | https://footprinthero.com/solar-panel-tilt-angle-calculator |
Solar Panel Azimuth Angle Calculator | https://footprinthero.com/solar-panel-azimuth-angle-calculator |