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+ | ~~NOTOC~~ | ||
+ | ~~DISCUSSION: | ||
+ | ===== POSITIONING SOLAR CHARGER ===== | ||
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+ | Solar panels on the feeder and control box should be set up in full direct | ||
+ | sunshine at the middle of the day facing south in the United States. | ||
+ | Morning and evening sunlight hits the panels at an acute angle reducing | ||
+ | the total amount of solar power which can be generated each day.\\ | ||
+ | {{ : | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Spring ==== | ||
+ | The sun starts to climb higher in the sky. Charging will be much better | ||
+ | in mid afternoon and 25-40 degree solar charger angles are needed. | ||
+ | Charging will be more difficult in early morning and late evening.\\ | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Summer ==== | ||
+ | The sun is approaching the most direct angle to the Earth (Summer | ||
+ | Solstice, June 21st) . Batteries will charge fastest with 45-60 degree | ||
+ | charger angles.\\ | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Fall ==== | ||
+ | The sun begins its descent in the sky. Charging will be much better | ||
+ | in mid afternoon and 25-40 degree solar charger angles are needed. | ||
+ | Charging will be more difficult in early morning and late evening with | ||
+ | acute angles.\\ | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Winter ==== | ||
+ | The sun is at the lowest angle to the Earth. Only a 15-25 degree solar | ||
+ | charger angle is needed in the afternoon. Very little charging is available | ||
+ | mornings and evenings. | ||
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