{"id":1689,"date":"2022-08-31T15:40:51","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T15:40:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solarsquare.in\/blog\/?p=1689"},"modified":"2024-10-23T17:12:50","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T11:42:50","slug":"single-axis-solar-tracking-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solarsquare.in\/blog\/single-axis-solar-tracking-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Understand the Fundamentals of Single Axis Solar Tracking System"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you know what a single axis solar tracking system is? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, if you’re here, we assume you want to get familiar with the concept. But before diving straight into the meaning, let’s understand its need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of us are familiar with the fact that solar panels absorb the energy from the sunlight and convert it into alternating current to power up electrical appliances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it is important to remember that the sun’s position does not stay static and changes throughout the year. To get sufficient energy from the sun, the PV modules also need to change their angle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hence to address this problem, a system was developed to enable the modules to move according to the sun’s direction or position. As you might have already guessed, this system is none other than the single axis solar tracker system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve read so far, let’s brief you on the system in detail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Overview of a Single Axis Solar Tracker <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Single axis solar tracker is a device that positions the panel in the direction of the sunlight to draw the maximum energy possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the name suggests, the tracker helps the solar panels to flex on the axis and change their angle with the Sun’s direction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simply put, the single axis solar tracking system allows the panels to move from east to west and improve energy production. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is much more efficient than fixed solar panel systems because compared to the latter, the single axis trackers generate up to 25-35% more electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Types of Single Axis Trackers <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that we know what a single axis tracking system is, let’s move into the types. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usually, solar trackers are of three types: manual, passive, and active. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the manual requires somebody to adjust the panels throughout the day, the passive trackers contain a liquid that evaporates when exposed to sunlight. When this happens, the panels shift in the direction of the sunlight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, active trackers depend on hydraulic cylinders or motors to change the panel’s position. These components shift the panels toward the Sun without manual assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, these are the primary classifications of solar trackers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The single axis tracker technology can be further divided into four types, depending on the placement of the panels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n