pvcompare.pv_feedin.get_optimal_pv_angle

pvcompare.pv_feedin.get_optimal_pv_angle(lat)[source]

Calculates the optimal tilt angle depending on the latitude.

e.g. about 27° to 34° from ground in Germany. The pvlib. uses tilt angles horizontal=90° and up=0°. Therefore 90° minus the angle from the horizontal.

Parameters

lat (float) – latitude

Returns

Angle for optimal surface tilt of lat, rounded to zero decimal places.

Return type

int