Judyyy
2016-12-04 21:04:59
- #1
Hello dear community,
we would like to have photovoltaics on the roof for our new building. Now we are wondering which roof shape to choose. Visually, we slightly prefer a pyramid roof. I also think that compared to a hip roof, it could be somewhat cheaper since there is less roof area, although I have often read conflicting information -> pyramid roof = more expensive. I can also well imagine that with a three-sided installation, a more even yield could be achieved. The clear advantage of a hip roof is definitely the large side facing south. In summer, however, it can happen that the system gets too hot and shuts down. Could it therefore possibly be better not to have an optimal orientation, but instead a wider and more even yield? We are building in the north, near Braunschweig, if that is of any importance.
I would be very grateful for your help and experiences.
Best regards Judyyy

we would like to have photovoltaics on the roof for our new building. Now we are wondering which roof shape to choose. Visually, we slightly prefer a pyramid roof. I also think that compared to a hip roof, it could be somewhat cheaper since there is less roof area, although I have often read conflicting information -> pyramid roof = more expensive. I can also well imagine that with a three-sided installation, a more even yield could be achieved. The clear advantage of a hip roof is definitely the large side facing south. In summer, however, it can happen that the system gets too hot and shuts down. Could it therefore possibly be better not to have an optimal orientation, but instead a wider and more even yield? We are building in the north, near Braunschweig, if that is of any importance.
I would be very grateful for your help and experiences.
Best regards Judyyy