Solar Panel Placement On Roof

1 alternative mounting location.

Solar panel placement on roof.

Usually solar panels are mounted on rooftops but they can also be placed on the ground over parking lots and exterior corridors or even close to walls. The exact size of the fire setback depends on the size of the building but for an average sized home each roof section that has solar panels requires two clear 36 inch wide pathways running along the edge of the roof. This is a good option if the house roof cannot support the panels or there is a building with a better roof angle for maximum sun exposure. Here s what that looks like.

If the east or west sides of the roof are free from the shade then these locations may offer increased efficiency. Example of a fire setback code in california. A solar array can be mounted somewhere other than a home s roof it can be installed on a shade free area of the ground or on the roof or wall of another building such as a garage or shed. Depending on the conditions and setting of the property as well as the amount of energy required any of these positions may provide for maximum sunlight.

In the case of a flat roof solar installers will usually opt to use racking systems that mount your panels up at an optimal angle.