Solar Tracking System Controls Prices

How much does a solar tracker cost?

Solar trackers can greatly increase the cost of a photovoltaic solar installation. A standard 4-kilowatt ground-mounted solar system will cost about $13,000. Tracking equipment can cost anywhere from $500 per panel to over $1,000 per panel. If you included a single-axis tracking system on the same array, it would drive the cost up to about $20,000.

Why do solar tracking systems cost more?

Tracking systems tend to have higher installation and maintenance costs. A solar tracker will cost more money upfront than a fixed solar panel system because it is a more complex technology with moving parts. This also leads to the second area of increased cost for solar tracking systems: maintenance.

What is the price range for solar tracking equipment?

The tracking equipment alone can range from $500 to over $1,000 per panel. Adding solar trackers can significantly raise the price of a PV system installation. Monitoring its performance is easy and can be done directly from your PC.

What is a solar tracker system?

A solar tracker system helps maximize your solar production by following the sun throughout the day. Solar trackers are usually reserved for large-scale ground-mounted solar systems. Solar trackers are typically used in commercial installations or other large ground-mounted arrays.

Should a solar tracker be designed to track the Sun?

Compared to single-axis trackers, the initial cost of dual-axis trackers is higher, and they require more space to avoid being shaded by other panels. In general, the question of whether a given system should be designed to track the sun boils down to costs versus benefits.

What is a manual solar tracker?

Manual solar trackers allow you to physically adjust your panels throughout the day in line with how the sun moves. This type of tracker can be beneficial as they have lower maintenance costs than active or passive trackers.