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DIAGRAMMING
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Charlotte, NC : Solar Angles
The site is at 35.2 degrees north latitude. To determine the
angles of direct sunlight exposure, 10 degrees are added to
the latitude in the summer and subtracted in the winter. These
diagrams aid in the placement of shading devices, fenestration,
and photovoltaic panels.