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For every spot on earth there is an optimal angle of a solar panel / plane to capture the maximum amount of light (Even at any given moment in time). It is for
by clomond 6y ago
For every spot on earth there is an optimal angle of a solar panel / plane to capture the maximum amount of light (Even at any given moment in time). It is for this reason that panel for panel, the most efficient way of operating a given panel are with “duel-axis” trackers. [1]
In the absence of these, and factoring in the complications involved with an always operating mechanical component, you can have a “fixed axis” which is the theoretical best point for that place on earth.
Most racking systems assume a rigid NxN rectangular grid, so having something that is commercially out there that follows the space exactly may be tough.
[1] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_tracker https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_tracker
- gumby 6y agoTrackers are expensive and require maintenance. About 10 years ago The cost of the trackers exceeded the cost of land and panels almost everywhere, and so you Don’t see them anymore except in very unusual applications.