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Figure 2. Main wiring diagram of the climate station showing the connections between main components.
3.13 Angling the Solar Panel
In order to ensure that the solar panel is receiving the most amount of light for its location, its
orientation must be taken into account. Follow the steps below to make sure the solar panel is
correctly positioned and angled.
Direction and height: If the climate station is in the southern hemisphere, the solar panel
should be facing north; for stations in the northern hemisphere the solar panel should be facing
south. The panel can be installed in a sunny location at any height; 1.6-2.0 m makes it easier for
maintenance and cleaning. The panel does not come with a mount for the tower so a single arm
side mount should be purchased locally for this purpose (see Appendix A.1). The panel can also
be installed on a pole by itself or close to the ground as long as the facing direction and angle
guidelines are strictly followed (see Table 1 below).
Angle: To maximize the capture of direct solar radiation, angle the solar panel with respect to
the ground using the guidelines in Table 1 below (only values relevant to tropical locations
shown).
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