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    Tilt and Azimuth

    The two angles that set panel orientation: tilt is the pitch from horizontal; azimuth is the compass direction it faces. In the Northern Hemisphere, south-facing panels tilted near the site latitude maximize annual yield.

    Common uses

    Maximizing production; designing racking layout

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