i like the concept , but will believe the figures when i see them
Smartflower automatic tracking solar panel system for home/residential!
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i like the concept , but will believe the figures when i see them
cmangle (19-02-17)
I think the tracking, both vertical and horizontal increases total productivity and efficiency as compared to non moving panels!
Looks a bit like an expensive gimmic but if for some reason you don't want your panels out of the way on your roof, it is a nice show.
PV panels are so cheap these days that 2 extra panels on the roof would most likely cover the benefits of tracking on an average 1.5-2 kW setup.
Last edited by Uncle Fester; 19-02-17 at 02:21 PM.
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You got it Nomeat.
The first think is that anything pretty often has a bigger price tag while not offering any improvement in performance.
$200 for a pair of Nike shoes when the $20 sandshoes do the same job and last longer.
Tracking offers only marginal improvement over static panels.
Nominal output 2.50kWp*
Physical Specs
Clearspace ~16ft³
Weight~1,500lbs
I'm not sure I quite get the "16ft³". I can only guess this is the size of the box it comes in.
Looking the photo on the webpage and the radius looks to be about 2m. 3.14 x 2² = ~12.5m²
Assuming 2.5kW output over 12.5m² = 200W/m² which is about right for modern panels.
At 80 cents per watt means that it would cost about $2000 for for equivalent off the shelf parts.
I'm guessing this pretty little flower sells for about $10,000.
Anybody know what the price tag on it is?
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nomeat & trash are right on the con. Tracking used to be beneficial with older panels or so it was perceived & orchestrated.
I did some testing on a new panel a couple of years ago & sun angle was not a huge difference in output until you reach the extremes of sunrise & sunset angles.
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cmangle (20-02-17)
Major advantage of solar over wind is less moving parts
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