East West Rooftop Solar Ideal for Energy Communities Under Net Metering
Researchers in Italy have investigated the potential of deploying energy communities based on east-west PV systems and
PV Magazine International 11:47 am on June 4, 2024
The paper by Politecnico di Torino researchers highlights the benefits of east-west rooftop PV installations for energy communities, showing higher shared energy values and reduced power peaks due to improved synchronicity between demand and solar generation. This contrasts with south-oriented systems, especially where net metering schemes are in place.
- East-west orientation benefits energy communities
- Higher shared energy value and demand synchronization with solar generation
- South-facing systems peak power contribution differs without net metering
- Applicable findings for regions with similar conditions to the study area
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