Rooftop Solar Panels Are Almost All Facing the Wrong Direction

By Sarah Zhang

Rooftop Solar Panels Are Almost All Facing the Wrong Direction

If you’re thinking that solar panels face south to capture the most sunlight and thus the most energy, then you’d be absolutely correct. Yet, solar experts are saying that rooftop panels should be installed facing west. This surprising turn can be explained by quirks in our electrical grid.

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