I received the following site plan from my installer for my new system. It is a 5.28 kw system using 16 330W panels. I have some questions and concerns about the layout and was hoping I could get some input. I am located in Northern CA.
According to the plan, 9 panels are installed on roof section 1, 110 degrees azimuth. The other 7 panels are on roof section 2, 200 degrees azimuth.
1. Would it be more efficient if the majority or all of the 16 panels be installed on roof section 2, provided all 16 fit? There are no shading concerns on any of the roof sections.
2. The inverter is located on the outside. I know this is common, but the location is facing the street for everyone to see and I don't believe there is much shading on that side of the house if any. Is it possible to request that it be installed in the garage? It is literally the other side of the wall. I don't know if I should be concerned at all about how easy it would be to tamper with the inverter.
Thanks,
According to the plan, 9 panels are installed on roof section 1, 110 degrees azimuth. The other 7 panels are on roof section 2, 200 degrees azimuth.
1. Would it be more efficient if the majority or all of the 16 panels be installed on roof section 2, provided all 16 fit? There are no shading concerns on any of the roof sections.
2. The inverter is located on the outside. I know this is common, but the location is facing the street for everyone to see and I don't believe there is much shading on that side of the house if any. Is it possible to request that it be installed in the garage? It is literally the other side of the wall. I don't know if I should be concerned at all about how easy it would be to tamper with the inverter.
Thanks,
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