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This is another one of those questions for solar electric systems.
Does the orientation or direction of a solar system matter?
Of course it does. The closer your system is oriented to the maximum exposure to the sun, the more electricity you will generate.
But the question we had was:
Are there restrictions for azimuth, orientation or direction of a solar photovoltaic system, at which you may not qualify for the Maryland State Program?
Fortunately the answer is easy: No, there are no restrictions. The State of Maryland does not impose limits on the azimuth, as long as the system owner is aware, that the solar system may not produce maximum output.
Here is the actual correspondence we had with the Maryland Energy Administration:
"We do not have any azimuth requirements for our grant per se. There is a section on the application form for the contractor to sign verifying "that the installation meets minimum system requirements and have conveyed an estimate of system performance to the applicant," So basically as long as the applicant is aware that they will have diminished production and are ok with that then they could apply for the grant."
There you have it. If you are in Maryland, a solar system will be eligible for a grant, regardless of the azimuth.
Athough, keep in mind the Maryland Grant and the Federal Tax Credit are only part of the payback of a solar electric system. RECs (Renewable Energy Credits) and Electricity are more valuable in the long run, so make sure your system is as close to optimal as possible.
Any question? Contact us. We will take your specific situation and provide a custom payback analysis and energy production estimate.