Auto Tracker For Solar Panels

In this project for less than 100 we added sun tracking to a 500 watt solar array.

Auto tracker for solar panels.

Till now we have been talking about the inclination. This 500 watt array is 50kg. Trackers automatically adjust your panels so they always face directly at the sun and get the most possible exposure year round. It sounds like a great idea.

Check out my latest project. Due to the height of the poles where the solar panels are mounted the lowest point of the solar panels is 12 feet above grade. In our previous articles we have discussed types of solar panels and how do they work and the status of solar power in india. Auto tracking solar panels published by heaven solar on august 19 2018 august 19 2018.

Now we are going to discuss a type of arrangement of solar panels. Compensating for this solar trackers automatically move to track the progress of the sun across. Yes installing a dual axis solar tracker is more complex read instructions and more expensive however the big pay off is they greatly increase the solar energy harvested buy over 50 and only need 1 3 of the panels required of a flat roof top system due to the obscure angle of the sun striking roof top panels for 4 5 hours per day. The system consists of a small computer a 12v linear actuator solar panels and some hardware to link it all together.

Auto sun tracking for solar panels. The solar tracker will keep the panels pointed toward the sun to ensure they always operate at maximum performance improve solar power efficiency our solar tracker controlle. Solar panel tracking solutions are a more advanced technology for mounting photovoltaic panels. Auto tracking will double the energy output of your solar panels.

The purpose of trackers is to maximize the output from your solar panels. Graham built a system keep a set of solar panels facing the sun throughout the day. Gmi trackers feature power tilt our patent pending innovation cuts solar panel installation time by 50 while enhancing safety no ladders or scaffolding required the solar panels are high and very far out of reach. Stationary mounts which hold panels in a fixed position can have their productivity compromised when the sun passes to a less than optimal angle.

The computer is a netduino electronics prototyping platform connected to a light sensor from a dusk to dawn garden light.