Solar Tracker Projects

Brian M. / Pennsylvania

Brian was designing and building his family’s dream home. From the start, his goal was to be energy smart – smart about how the energy is used and how it is acquired. Along with state of the art technology to make the home more energy efficient, the plan included generating solar power all along.

Not wanting rooftop solar and with local zoning complicating the right-sized ground mounted solar energy system, Exact Solar installed a single-axis design that met Brian’s initial targets.

We invite you to read more about this beautiful home and impressive solar project.

Download the Brian M. Project Story


In Brian’s Words:

Not only has the system performed as I expected, but Mark Bortman and Exact Solar proved themselves to be the right choice for this project. From the initial contact through reviewing design options, building-out the project, and following up to ensure top operation, I have been impressed with the level of care and attention to detail.

Project Specs:
Solar Panels > LG 330W NeON High Efficiency + Power Optimizers    ♦    Rated Capacity — 3k kW
Solar Tracker > Manufacturer — Sun Action Trackers    ♦    Model — PST-1AX6

The Construction Process:
This sequence shows you the planning and work executed for this installation. Single-axis tracking systems require significantly more effort over rooftop designs.

 Survey Day   Plotting the locations and heights of the posts.   Work Begins   Vlad prepping for the first dig.   First Dig!   Preparation Is paying off.   Post Holes   Andrew measuring the first hole depth.   Next - Posts   Wood framing in process.   First Post Framed   More Posts   Making progress now!   More Posts   The grid is taking shape.   A View From Above   Concrete Day!   Securing the posts.   Concrete   Preparing for the first pour.   Concrete   The first pour.   Concrete   Mike creating smooth, bubble free base.   Concrete   Nick smoothing out the pour.   Concrete   Almost done!.   Racking   Starting with brackets for torque tubes.   Racking   Constructing the first torque tube.   Racking   Full torque assemblies are taking shape.   Racking   Actuator arm will rotate panel modules.   Installing Panels   Team ingenuity. Fixture speeds module assembly.   Installing Panels   First three modules are installed!   Installing Panels   Halfway there with module installations. 

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The Single-Axis Tracker in Motion:
A typical day of tracking the sun in less than 30 seconds!