Solar Collector Tilt Angle Optimization for Maximum Solar Irradiation in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

This study is oriented about providing the cleanest form of energy for the living species on earth. Solar energy is the cleanest form of energy. Solar plate collector’s tilt angle is the main point of interest in this study. This study is about how to find the optimum tilt angle and at the same time the maximum solar energy. This study shows the solar energy falling on the solar plate increased at the optimum tilt angle. For Lucknow (26.87˚ N, 80.95˚ E) India, the optimum tilt angle during winter season is 55˚ (Latitude +28˚) and during summer season it is 0˚ (Latitude −27˚). Solar energy falling on the collector surface during winter is 31.83 MJ/m2 and during summer season 22.38 MJ/m2.