At a time when the solar energy solar industry continues to develop, improving the efficiency of solar power generation and reducing the cost of power generation have become the focus of attention in the industry. The emergence of tracking Solar mounting system provides strong support for the realization of this goal. In this article, we will discuss the advantages and application scenarios of tracking Solar mounting system to help you fully understand this important solar component.
How tracking Solar mounting system works
Tracking Solar mounting system differs from traditional fixed racking in that its core lies in its ability to track changes in the position of the sun in real time. Through sensors and control systems, the mount adjusts the angle of the solar panels to ensure that they are always as perpendicular as possible to the direction of incoming sunlight throughout the day. Common types of tracking are single-axis tracking and dual-axis tracking. Single-axis tracking usually rotates horizontally or vertically to effectively capture the sun’s movement in the east-west direction, while dual-axis tracking is more flexible and can be adjusted in both the horizontal and vertical dimensions to maximize the alignment of the solar panels to the sun, which significantly improves the amount of solar energy received by the panels.
Advantages of tracking Solar mounting system
1. Significantly increase power generation efficiency
This is the most prominent advantage of tracking Solar mounting system. According to relevant research and actual project data, under the same lighting conditions, solar systems with dual-axis tracking can increase power generation efficiency by 25% – 40% compared to fixed mounting systems. Single-axis tracking systems can also achieve a 10% – 25% increase in power generation efficiency. For example, a 10 MW solar power plant with tracking Solar mounting system can generate millions of kWh of additional electricity per year, bringing considerable economic benefits. This is because the tracking bracket allows the solar panels to receive sunlight at the optimal angle at different times of the day, making full use of the sun’s radiant energy. Especially in the morning and evening when the sun’s altitude angle is low, the fixed bracket does not receive enough light, while the tracking bracket can adjust the angle in time to ensure that the solar panels work efficiently.
2. Lower cost of electricity
With the improvement of power generation efficiency, tracking Solar mounting system can effectively reduce the cost of electricity in long-term operation. Although the initial investment cost of the tracking racking system is slightly higher than that of the fixed racking system, it brings about a significant increase in power generation, which makes the cost per unit of electricity to be shared. Over the life cycle of a solar power plant, which can be up to 25 years or more, the increase in power generation revenue far outweighs the difference in the initial investment. Moreover, with the continuous progress of technology and large-scale production, the cost of tracking Solar mounting system is gradually decreasing, further highlighting its advantages in reducing the cost of electricity.
3. Adaptation to different terrain conditions
Tracking Solar mounting system is excellent in terrain adaptability. Whether it is undulating mountains, hills, or irregular sites, it can find the best solar panel arrangement angle through flexible installation and adjustment. Unlike fixed mounts, which require high terrain leveling and are difficult and costly to install in complex terrain conditions. Tracking bracket can be adjusted according to the terrain changes, by adjusting the height and angle of the bracket, to ensure that each solar panel can obtain good lighting conditions, broadening the scope of solar power plant construction site, so that more originally unsuitable for the construction of solar power plants can be utilized.
