Simulation About Suitable Direction of Photovoltaic Array for Residential Solar Power Generation System

In this paper, it is attempted in the present study to estimate the factors to reduce power generating efficiency using the results of measurements and to calculate the optimal tilt angle in Kyushu area. Also, the study was made as to how the annual power generation amount is influenced by the deviation of the optimal tilt angle from actual installation angle. We have obtained the results that modeling was performed on the factors to reduce the efficiency obtained from measurements, and PV power generation amount in Kyushu area was estimated. Also, from the results of calculation of the optimal installation angle of the fixed system at installation site, it was demonstrated that the installation of PV systems on roof surface as generally practiced at present did not lead to a greater loss.