How Solar Trackers Work

Exploring the Mechanics and Efficiency of Solar Tracking Systems

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  • Solar Trackers
  • Dual-Axis Tracking
  • Sustainable Technology
  • instruction

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  • Course Duration
    33 Minutes
  • Course Level
    Intermediate
  • Language
    English
  • Subtittle Language
    English
  • Access on all devices
  • Quiz
  • Solar Trackers
  • Dual-Axis Tracking
  • Sustainable Technology
  • instruction
Description

This course delves into the technology and operation of solar trackers, devices that enhance the efficiency of solar panels by aligning them with the sun. Participants will learn about the different types of solar trackers, including horizontal, vertical, and dual-axis, and the mechanisms behind manual, passive, and active tracking systems. 

 

The course will explore how dual-axis trackers operate, their ability to follow the sun’s path across the sky, and the impact of this technology on energy production. Additionally, it will examine the economic and practical considerations of using solar trackers, weighing their advantages against the potential costs and complexities.

 

Hope to see you on the course!

 

What you will learn in this course
  • The purpose and benefits of using solar trackers in solar energy systems.
  • How manual, passive, and active solar trackers function and their applications.
  • The economic and practical trade-offs of implementing solar tracker technology.
  • The differences between horizontal, vertical, and dual-axis solar trackers.
  • The operation and components of a dual-axis solar tracker.
Who this course is for:
  • Renewable energy professionals and engineers interested in solar power systems.
  • Students and educators in environmental science, engineering, and sustainable technology.
  • Solar energy enthusiasts and practitioners looking to enhance the efficiency of solar installations.
Curriculum
3 lessons
33 minutes
  • How Solar Trackers Work
    1 lesson
    12:39
    How Solar Trackers Work
    12:39
  • Final Thoughts
    2 lessons
    00:24
    Final Thoughts
    00:24
    Quiz
    Quiz 9

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  • Course Duration
    33 Minutes
  • Course Level
    Intermediate
  • Language
    English
  • Access on all devices
  • Quiz
  • Solar Trackers
  • Dual-Axis Tracking
  • Sustainable Technology
  • instruction