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How do I find the best solar collector slope for Sydney?

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asked 2017-06-02 12:58:15 -0600

amirrezaheydari
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updated 2017-11-22 13:42:02 -0600

Jamie Bull

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What is the best solar thermal collector slope for sydney? Is there any reference?

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Slope, i.e., pitch or angle from horizontal?

__AmirRoth__ ( 2017-06-02 13:09:27 -0600 )edit

Dear Amir I mean the angle from surface....for example 0 degrees is a horizontal panel Thank you

amirrezaheydari ( 2017-06-02 13:24:51 -0600 )edit

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answered 2017-06-06 00:52:41 -0600

banicu

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The easiest way is to run a parametric simulation with SAM (System Advisor Model).

With a few clicks you can find the optimal slope, orientation etc for your weather file.

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