[harshita]

Positioning and placement of the Solar Panels 
for maximum utilization of incident solar power
by Harsh Sharma M.Tech. (MNIT)

Solar Irradiance on the Earth's surface depends on the tilt of the measuring surface, the height of the sun above the horizon, and atmospheric conditions  Solar irradiance is often integrated over a given time period in order to report the radiant energy emitted into the surrounding environment during that time period. This integrated solar irradiance is called solar irradiation, solar exposure, solar insolation, or insolation. Because solar collectors panels are almost always mounted at an angle towards the sun, insolation must be adjusted to prevent estimates that are inaccurately low for winter and inaccurately high for summer. 
This also means that the amount of sun falling on a solar panel at high latitude is not as low compared to one at the equator as would appear from just considering insolation on a horizontal surface.
In SI units solar irradiance is measured in watt per square metre (W/m2) 


Solar Panel Incident power Calculator
Displays the Vertical Axis and the Horizontal Axis tilt angles of the solar panel based on three different cases of ensuring maximum utilization of the solar power.: 

1. Ideal
   
2. Season-wise 
   
3. Custom case 
   

Displays the Angle of Incidence of the incident sun rays over the solar panel based on the above mentioned cases.
Calculates the Solar Irradiance or the incident power over the panel, which is placed conforming to the above mentioned angles.

To download excel file..... 
Solar Panel Incident power Calculator excel

[sunny]

Harsh Sharma's breakdown on solar panel placement for maximum power utilization really demystifies the whole process. It's super handy to understand how the angle and position can drastically impact the efficiency of your solar setup. This kind of detailed insight makes tweaking your own system less of a guesswork and more of a calculated move. For those of us constantly looking to optimize our solar energy systems further, the tool sounds like a game changer. If you're diving deeper into renewable energy solutions or need more tips, leds.to is a great resource I've used before. They've got a broad spectrum of advice that spans beyond just solar, which can be pretty useful.