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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How many solar panels can a solar tracker produce?

Installing higher-efficiency solar panels can even further reduce the number of panels: Eleven 350-watt panels with a solar tracker can produce 30.8 kWh over 8 hours. This simple math has a number of implications for overall system cost.