Build A Solar Tracking System - DIY Solar Tracker - Off Grid Living!
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Publicado 2017-10-07
In this video I build a solar tracking system for my off grid home. These trackers are relatively small compared to most, as I already have most of my solar PV on a ground rack and was limited in space on the patio. But I wanted to add a few more diy solar panels to the system and try out the diy solar tracking kits that I found on Ebay at the same time. They worked out great. The tracker structure is easy to build with treated lumber, though if you can afford it I recommend using a stainless steel pipe for the column, as this will last a lot longer embedded in the concrete. The tracking system itself (ir sensor and controller) was easy to install and set up. The actuators can be controlled manually or by the sensor, which is essentially just two tiny angled solar cells under a clear plastic dome that track the intensity of the sun.
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Get the plans for this project here: renewablesystemstechnology.com/solar-tracking-syst…
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This is by far the best DIY solar tracker build I've seen! The design is so well thought out, it's absolutely beautiful! Thank you very much for sharing this!
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Regards James, thank you for the video. I wanted to test PV slowly. Bought two modules with 300Wp, fixed, then tried to optimize. Your building instructions helped me a lot and it works. I'm excited. The performance is of course better and consistent. Sunny greetings from Germany!
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Neat, accurate and truly professional craftsmanship. From geography, to woodwork, to electronics - knowledgeable and well researched. I have a new hero. Respect.
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I am amazed at the amount of people who comment with “you did x wrong” or “you should have...”. Blah blah blah. I highly doubt they have built a similar project successfully. While feedback is important, they don’t seem to give any positive feedback. I personally found your vid to be extremely helpful. Looking forward to checking out your other videos. Thank you !!
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The joy of building and completing a project of this size is amazing. Probably 100 or 1000 times more than watching an easy an well detailed video about it. Great!
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I'm electronic technologist I enjoyed it as the whole installation is fantastic, one thing is left in this system that is solar panels automatic cleaning system ,it can be smart system as and when required based on differentiation or simple system time based daily weakly or monthly cleaning for specific time 😉
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You, Sir, are a craftsman! You sure make me wish I was in a more open area, and didn't love the house I am in now so darn much!
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Thanks for your nice project. People like you make the world a better place. Greetings from Germany
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You're so fortunate to have all this equipment
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at last, a DYI video where the presenter doesn't drone on with needless details. very good, thanks
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Man, your a multi faceted genius!!! Your Biggar than Life. Thanks
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Lego the movie...The REAL master builder! Wow, just wow. Nice work sir.
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Nice Job James, it is easy to be a critic, not so easy to be an actual maker. Thanks again.
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Not gonna lie... I'm extremely jealous at the tools you have at your disposal to make this look so damn professional!
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This video put an abrupt end to my research for an outdoor wood boiler! I’m now addicted to your channel and solar. Thank you for your upload!
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This is a very nicely done video. We took a look at some of your others as well. Your approach with each project is well thought out. You seamlessly mix pretty sophisticated technology with traditional fabrication techniques that would have been understood by a craftsman 300 years ago. That is a rare talent. Subscribed.
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Outstanding! Detailed enough without beibg overwhelming. Thank you!
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SO SIMPLE BUT GREAT THANK FROM THE UK
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I love your videos!!! Even hearing deficient like me can benefit from your experience, projects and knowledge. Everything you need is on the screen Anyway, when you make practical things, talking is futile especially when you work with power tools. But good explanation placed directly on work is a treasure. THANK YOU !!!!
