“Stop Losing Sunshine! NexaPower’s Guide to Perfect Panel Placement in Australia”

Adam Young
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G’day, Aussie homeowners! If you’ve got or are considering a solar system with NexaPower, you’ve already done half the job. But here’s the kicker: even the best kit won’t reach full potential if your panels are in the wrong spot. In this blog we’ll walk you through exactly how to stop losing sunshine and maximise every ray with the right placement, angle and direction — all in true blue Aussie style.

“Stop Losing Sunshine! NexaPower’s Guide to Perfect Panel Placement in Australia” by nexapower best solar company in Australia

Why placement matters more than you think

You’ve splashed out on quality solar gear from NexaPower (check the full range here: All Products – NexaPower), but did you know that a poorly oriented panel can produce up to ~28% less energy simply because it’s facing the wrong wayThat means your savings take a hit—even though the equipment itself is top shelf. Even tilt matters: if your roof angle is way off optimum you might lose a few percent of potential production. So yes, placement is a big deal—and getting it right makes your NexaPower system pay off faster.

Direction: Which way should your panels face?

True-north = Gold standard

Since Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere, the sun travels across the northern sky, meaning north-facing panels get the best long-term exposure. In fact, many sources agree that north-facing gives maximum annual yield.

But life isn’t always perfect — what if you can’t face north?

East-facing panels: Produce more in the morning. Good if you’re using a lot of power early on.
West-facing panels: Drop a little overall output (~15%) but generate more late afternoon/early evening—ideal when your air-con, TVs and lights kick in.
Combination/dual-direction arrays: Some panels north, some west or east. It smooths output across the day, which is smart if your usage is spread.

Bottom line: If your roof faces north-ish, tick. If not, don’t worry — just optimize for your usage pattern.

Tilt and angle: getting the slope right

A common rule of thumb: tilt your panels at roughly the same angle as your latitude. So if you’re in Sydney (~34° S latitude), aim for ~30-35° tilt. Here’s a simple breakdown for some Aussie cities:

Sydney: ~34° ideal tilt.
Melbourne: ~38° (latitude ~38°).
Brisbane: ~27° tilt ideal.

If your roof pitch is different, don’t stress: according to research you only lose 1-1.5% output if you’re 10-15° off ideal. Installing a tilt frame can help if your roof is flat—but there’s a cost, so you’ll want to weigh up the benefit.

Shading, roof layout and other Aussie quirks

Shading kills yield: Even a bit of shade from a tree or neighbour’s building can drag the whole system down. Always check for shading patterns through the seasons.
Roof pitch & orientation: If your roof faces weird angles or it’s very flat, talk to your installer about options or clever panel layouts.
Weather & locality: In the tropics you might use flatter panels because the sun travels high; further south steeper tilts are better for winter capture.

Aussie heat & durability: Make sure your NexaPower gear is rated for local conditions (heat, UV, wind, salt-air if coastal). Placement should also avoid overheating (e.g., panels with good ventilation behind).

How NexaPower helps you stop losing sunshine

Here’s where NexaPower stands out:

Quality equipment: They offer top panels, inverters and batteries tailored for Australian conditions (see full range: All Products – NexaPower).
Expert design & placement advice: They don’t just install kits—they help determine the best orientation, tilt and layout for your roof and energy usage.
End-to-end support: From site-visit assessment, shading analysis, roof structural check, installation and configuration, NexaPower ensures your system is optimised, so you’re not losing sunshine.
Usage alignment: If your household uses more power afternoon/evening, NexaPower can design panels (or split orientation) to capture that peak usage—so your output matches how you live.

Real-life scenario: Your home with NexaPower

Problem: Your house is in suburban Brisbane. The roof runs east-west, not perfectly north. You use most power in the afternoons (air-con, kids, lights) and you’re worried you’ll “lose sunshine” and won’t get full value from the solar system. Solution with NexaPower:

NexaPower assesses your roof layout, shading, tilt and energy profile.
They decide: some panels facing north (as much as roof allows) and others facing west to match your afternoon usage.
They set tilt close to Brisbane’s ideal (~27°) or adjust slightly to suit roof pitch.
They optimise your system so even though orientation isn’t “perfect”, your output works for you.
You install via NexaPower (see product link above for gear) and begin generating more usable solar power when you need it, not just when the sun is shining.
Outcome: Less grid reliance, more energy you use directly, and faster pay-back.