What is a solar tracking system?

A solar tracking system (also called a sun tracker or sun tracking system) maximizes your solar system’s electricity production by moving your panels to follow the sun throughout the day, optimizing the angle at which your panels receive solar radiation.

Do solar trackers work with solar panels?

When solar trackers are coupled with solar panels, the panels can follow the path of the sun and produce more renewable energy for you to use. Solar trackers are usually paired with ground-mount solar systems, but recently, rooftop-mounted trackers have come onto the market.

What are the applications of solar tracking system?

The main application of solar tracking system is to position solar photovoltaic (PV) panels towards the Sun. Most commonly they are used with mirrors to redirect sunlight on the panels. Cross-Reference: Design and Implementation of High Efficiency Tracking System

What are the benefits of a solar tracker?

The biggest benefit of a solar tracking system is that it offers a boost in electricity production. Generally, a solar panel system with a single-axis solar tracker installed sees a performance gain of 25 to 35 percent. A dual-axis tracker bumps performance up by another five to 10 percent.

How do solar trackers work?

The key takeaways: active solar trackers use a motor to move, manual solar trackers require manually moving them, and passive solar trackers use the sun to move. Most tracking systems are active, meaning they use energy to run a motor or other mechanical device that tilts the attached solar panels the right way.

Are solar trackers a good investment?

Because of the sun’s yearly movements, these tracking systems are most beneficial for installations in high-latitude areas. Solar tracking systems are also frequently used in large commercial projects. Depending on the climate and location of the installation, solar trackers can be extremely useful.