What are the pros and cons of installing a solar tracker?

A solar tracker is a solar mounting system that uses equipment such as motors, gears, and other moving equipment mounted on a mounting structure to allow the solar panels to rotate and follow the sun throughout the day. By keeping the panels perpendicular to the sun, more sunlight hits the solar panels, less light is reflected, and more energy is absorbed, generating more electricity.

Installing a solar tracker can improve the efficiency and output of solar panels, but it also has advantages and disadvantages. Let's take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of installing a solar tracker.

1.The advantages of solar tracker

(1)Solar trackers can generate more electricity than fixed solar mounting systems, by as much as 10% to 25%, and some can even reach 30%-40%.

(2)There are two types of solar trackers namely single axis and dual axis. The choice of solar tracking system depends on the size of the PV plant, local weather conditions, latitude of the site and the electrical requirements of the project.

(3)Solar trackers are great land optimization tools. With the same land area of the solar mounting system, the solar tracker can generate more electricity than the fixed solar system.

2.Disadvantages of Solar Trackers

(1)Solar trackers are a bit more expensive than fixed solar systems.

(2)Solar trackers need more maintenance than fixed systems. The type and quality of the solar tracking system determine how much maintenance and maintenance of the system need.

(3)Solar trackers are not good for snowy weather and more for hot climates.

(4)Solar tracking systems require extensive site preparation. Additional wiring and graded trenching will also be required.

The above is the advantages and disadvantages of solar trackers. Solar tracker is an efficient system that can bring good return on investment, but it must be selected according to personal needs and budgets.

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