east west panels?

[sambotc]

I've it mentioned that some panels perform better for east west applications, but can't understand how this is possible or where I would find the information to make such a decision?

Is this salesman talk or do some panels genuinely perform better depending on orientation, if so where do you find out this?


Thanks, in advance

 

[sambotc]

no one? Might sound like a daft question but i'm genuinely puzzled on these claims and want to be sure i'm not missing a trick?

 

[Energetic]

never heard that one...

 

[jerriais]

Some have better low light performance. Panels facing east or west would get lower light levels on average than south facing panels, this might be where they are coming from.

 

[sambotc]

Yeah possibly, I was thinking it would have more to do with reflection and refraction given the different angle. Is there any solid evidence to prove this is a factor, or just theory that in the winter months the sun is lower so the panels will have less direct sunlight on them.

In the summer I can't see it being as much of an issue as they will have a similar amount/intensity but at different times of the day?