Rooftop Solar LayoutEnter the roof, parapet and stair room. It lays out every panel row with shade-free gaps for the winter sun, and gives the kWp, panel count and yearly units that really fit.

SheetT-19
MethodWinter-solstice shade-free rows
Unitsm · kW
By@smart_tools_every_week
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Rows face the equator. The gap behind each row keeps the next row out of shade for the hours you pick on the shortest day, so it is shade-free all year. Parapet and stair-room shadows at those hours are kept clear too.

Fits–
Panels–
Units / year–
Roof ÷ 10 m²–

Roof plan

Row section

Sun on 21 Dec

    Tilt options same roof, same rules

    TiltRow gap (m)Row pitch (m)RowsPanelskWp