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No affiliation with this project, but you do know that it is possible to tilt the panels. (http://www.heliowatcher.com http://www.heliowatcher.com) >We designed
by bob_theslob646 8y ago
No affiliation with this project, but you do know that it is possible to tilt the panels.
(http://www.heliowatcher.com http://www.heliowatcher.com)
>We designed and built a system to automatically orient a solar panel for maximum efficiency, record data, and safely charge batteries. Using a GPS module and magnetometer, the HelioWatcher allows the user to place the system anywhere in the world without any calibration. The HelioWatcher then calculates what the sun’s current location is and orients the panel to the appropriate angle
- weberc2 8y agoYes, I am aware. I mentioned it in the second sentence of my post: > ... you can even install pivoting panels ... And like I said in my post, installing these is cheaper and easier in a field than on every home. For one, you only need one "tilt computer" module that can determine the optimal angle for all of the panels in the field. More importantly though, moving parts will wear and break eventually, and it's a lot easier (and safer!) to walk out into the field and service them than scheduling appointments, driving to customers' property, climbing on roofs, etc. Just for fun, I've built these. You don't even need a GPS module nor magnetometer, you just need a few light sensors, one or two small motors (depending on whether you tilt in one dimension or two), and a couple dollars' worth of standard electronic components.