Why is it best for solar panels to face southwest, instead of due south?

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I’ve heard this several times but it seems like due south would get maximum exposure in both morning and afternoon, what am I missing?

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Usually it has more to do with electricity rates. If your area has “peak usage time” rates, you may save more *money* by having them face southwest, and thus extend your production time into the evening Even if they don’t *generate quite as much electricity* as they would facing the equator.

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