How to use the photovoltaic panel tracker

Are solar trackers better than fixed-tilt solar panels?

Consequently, solar panels equipped with solar trackers provide higher system output compared to fixed-tilt ground-mounted solar power systems. Fun fact: The first solar tracking systems were installed on the solar panels of orbiting satellites. On the other hand, a solar tracker system will likely cost more upfront than a fixed solar panel system.

Why do fixed solar panels need a solar tracker?

Fixed solar panels capture only a portion of the optimum energy from sunlight because the sun is not at the most efficient angle to the solar panels for most of the day. A way to ensure solar panels always directly face available sunlight is to use solar trackers.

Should solar trackers be used in a solar site survey?

According to CEO Matthew Jaglowitz, the Exactus Energy solar design service will indicate the best possible options for solar tracking in the initial solar site survey report. The movement of solar trackers increases the solar energy output by up to 40% than standard panels.

What is a photovoltaic tracker?

For flat-panel photovoltaic systems, trackers are used to minimize the angle of incidence between the incoming sunlight and a photovoltaic panel, sometimes known as the cosine error. Reducing this angle increases the amount of energy produced from a fixed amount of installed power-generating capacity.

What is a passive tracker for photovoltaic solar panels?

A newly emerging type of passive tracker for photovoltaic solar panels uses a hologram behind stripes of photovoltaic cells so that sunlight passes through the transparent part of the module and reflects on the hologram. This allows sunlight to hit the cell from behind, thereby increasing the module's efficiency.

Can a solar tracker be used on a roof?

Some people make their own solar trackers using a linear actuator, solar panel, solar panel charge controller, rechargeable battery, programmable logic controller, and electronic speed controller. This is not recommended for roof mounting or to use any place where failure could result in property damage or physical harm.