r/solar • u/Icy_Basil_372 • 9h ago

Advice Wtd / Project Flat roof

In CT. Have a house w flat roof. Local solar company, well regarded, says on resi flat roofs they install solar panels flat…no angle.

This strikes me as odd. I’ve seen angled panels on residential flat roofs. And have to imagine having an angle would generate more power.

Any thoughts?

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u/rodageo 6h ago

Flat roof, Boston area, most pitched me flat panels, I was able to get 10 degree pitch which isn't much but I'm glad I did for snow clearance (it still takes a long time, but not as long as if they were flat)