Solar Panel Efficiency Tracking Vs Stationary

And keith beisner field services manager and geotechnical testing expert for sunlink powercare.

Solar panel efficiency tracking vs stationary.

The sun s position is constantly moving throughout the year and the only way to always have your solar panels angled perfectly is to install a solar tracking system. The highest efficiency solar panels on the market today can reach almost 23 percent efficiency. There are three types of sun tracking systems. Efficiency of dual axis tracking system over fixed mount the readings for both the static panel and dual axis tracker are taken for from morning 8 am to evening 6 pm for every one hour.

Factors that affect solar panel efficiency. The way a solar tracking system moves is dependent on the type of system it is. Solar panels have been consistently increasing in efficiency at about 5 annually since 2010. Solar trackers follow the sun as it moves slightly which will bump up your energy production.

From there the solar panels will be able to move along with the movement of the sun. The average efficiency of solar panels falls between the 17 to 19 percent efficiency range. To track or not to track part i 33 tracker is a generic term used to describe devices that orient various payloads toward the sun. Compared to a fixed tilt pv array single or dual axis tracking systems will increase the energy production by 15 30 for the same size array.

The roi of a pv tracker vs. If you are considering a ground mounted solar system a solar tracking setup may work. 4 minutes there are many unique ways to design and install a solar energy system for your property. The following readings are tabulated and a graph was generated using matlab as follows hours static panel solar tracking dual axis v ma mw v ma mw.

When it comes to cost the difference between fixed solar whether it be roof or ground mount and solar tracker systems generally comes down to whether you want to spend less money. If you are considering a ground mounted solar panel installation you might be considering a solar tracking system so that your panels follow the sun across the sky this article will examine what installing a solar tracker means and if a tracking system is right for your solar project. Technologies costs and leading companies 2013 2016. Solar pv balance of system bos markets.

To help you make your decision we ve taken a deep dive to compare the roi of fixed mount and solar tracker systems. Why a one size fits all approach can limit solar production by spw february 19 2018 by emily paris senior associate product manager for sunlink.