Merri Solar Panel Research Project: Report 26 (26th February 2010)


As per prevous reports, households are identified by initials – number of panels – tilt angle - orientation (e.g. SP-6-37-N = Simon Pockley - 6 panels - 37o – North).


Comparison of this year 2009-2010 with last year 2008-2009


JW (top) followed by MG then the cluster of 8 panels followed by the 6 panel systems


N.B. DCo and JW started with the group later than July 2008


Generally, our PV systems are operating in the 10%-15% efficiency range