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Shade doesn’t have to be a problem, but it does require a thoughtful approach. Shade can be caused by trees, chimneys, or dormers, for example, but also by surrounding buildings. <\/p>\n

In such situations, it is important to technically align the installation accordingly. Consider using optimizers or micro-inverters, which ensure that shade on one panel has less impact on the rest of the installation. <\/p>\n

A correct analysis of your roof and the shadow patterns is crucial. This helps you determine if solar panels are profitable and how best to place them to get the most out of your installation. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"faq-categorie":[75],"class_list":["post-8689","faq","type-faq","status-publish","hentry","faq-categorie-solar-panels-2"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhat if my roof is in the shade? Are there options for installing solar panels? | Solar Assistance<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/solar-assistance.be\/en\/faq\/what-if-my-roof-is-in-the-shade-are-there-options-to-install-solar-panels\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What if my roof is in the shade? 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