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stevehull · 11-07-15, 04:11 PM

Dennis,

How much does your kWhr usage differ between winter and summer? If you use a LOT more electricity in winter, then adapt an angle that maximizes collection at those months.

With that same steep angle, you will still get a lot of power in summer months simply due to longer day.

The key is to know your winter/summer consumption ratio. Then you can set a rational collection angle.

Steve

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stevehull Steve Hull Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: hilly, tree covered Arcadia, OK USA Posts: 826 Thanks: 241 Thanked 165 Times in 123 Posts	Dennis, How much does your kWhr usage differ between winter and summer? If you use a LOT more electricity in winter, then adapt an angle that maximizes collection at those months. With that same steep angle, you will still get a lot of power in summer months simply due to longer day. The key is to know your winter/summer consumption ratio. Then you can set a rational collection angle. Steve __________________ consulting on geothermal heating/cooling & rational energy use since 1990 Last edited by stevehull; 11-07-15 at 06:03 PM..