Study: East-west solar orientation helps flatten Australia's duck curve

Researchers found that tilting rooftop panels eastward and westward instead of northward can shift generation to morning and evening peaks, smoothing grid load swings and reducing reliance on peaking plants.

First covered Sep 22, 2026 · 10:02 PM PT · 1 article

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4d PV Magazine East-west PV system orientation can help solve duck curve in Australia, say researchers — Orienting solar panels to the east and west instead of north can help Australian households optimise the use of locally generated renewable energy and increase…

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Appeared in: 2026-09-23 (#3)

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