Tree Shading Solar Panels

Most states have few if any solar access laws especially in regards to shading from trees.

Tree shading solar panels. But i d definitely consider putting some more panels on the little second north facing roof. Combine that with the tree shading and those panels will probably lose about half their energy yield compared to unshaded north facing panels. As solar continues to grow trees shading solar installations is becoming more and more of a problem. It protects homeowners investments in solar panels which can cost tens of thousands of dollars.

Complaints are arising from an obscure state law known as the solar shade control act. California s solar shade control act. Allow for the tree s root growth and canopy spread when. Only a handful of areas such as california wisconsin and ashland oregon have shading specific solar laws.

Shade from features in the immediate surroundings of your home can greatly affect the level of solar radiation reaching your panels. A tree planted 50 feet from the house decreases solar gain more than one planted 100 feet from the house because it shades more of the house. Some people will be ok with that for others halving the energy yield will be too much to bear. Scott anders taylor day and carolyn adi kuduk 2010 hey your tree is shading my solar panels.

Journal of sustainable real estate. Researchers are aware of the problem and are looking for ways to boost productivity in shady conditions. However as we outline below proper tree placement and pruning can allow solar panels to function in proximity to shade trees.