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Old 10-19-2018, 02:55 PM   #3311 (permalink)
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The solar trackers paradox :

Why increase cost a lot by putting trackers to increase energy output in 40%, if you need more than 50% more space to create a solar farm with trackers, since the trackers require space for the shadows generated but the panels with trackers ?

Why not just put the panells in almost 90 degree, (in tropical countries it's possible) and put panels closer, since without trackers you can optimize space ?

It's a "Make Hay While the Sun Shines" approach, be as efficient as physically possible (by tracking)...but, OH!, those mechanical alignment and wear problems!


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