Just wondering what would be the best parking orientation to maximise the solar absorption if your getting the max solar pack. Or if Aptera will suggest best parking position to optimise efficient solar charge.
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With the hatchback option or full solar, I presume you want your hatchback facing south. With the default configuration (roof, dashboard) or the hood option, you probably want the front of the car facing south
For the best results, solar panels should be oriented towards the south. This is because the sun is always in the southern half of the sky in the northern hemisphere. You can still have an effective solar installation with arrays facing east or west but may need to install a larger system to meet the same amount of electricity production that a southern-facing array would have.
It you only get the partial array offered, well get them into the same orientation
With the hatchback option or full solar, I presume you want your hatchback facing south. With the default configuration (roof, dashboard) or the hood option, you probably want the front of the car facing south
Align your car pointing to the south if possible.
I just posted a new related topic about using solar. It answers and demonstrated the use of solar panels and how it relates to the Aptera.
https://www.aptera.us/forum/aptera-tech-questions/solar-powered-car-1
If you are getting Full solar, like me..
it is like the PV panels on my home:
For the best results, solar panels should be oriented towards the south. This is because the sun is always in the southern half of the sky in the northern hemisphere. You can still have an effective solar installation with arrays facing east or west but may need to install a larger system to meet the same amount of electricity production that a southern-facing array would have.
It you only get the partial array offered, well get them into the same orientation