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110 INTRODUCTION TO SOLAR POWER SYSTEM DESIGN
Figure 4.11 PV array facing south at a fixed tilt.
Figure 4.11 depicts PV array facing south at a fixed tilt and Figure 4.12 a single-
axis PV array with a south-facing orientation. Figure 4.13 depicts a two-axis tracking
array.
The following table shows the relationship of the azimuth angle and compass
headings.
COMPASS HEADING AZIMUTH ANGLE (DEGREES)
N 0 or 360
NE 45
E 90
SE 135
S 180
SW 225
W 270
NW 315
