6 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Smart Tracker Software | AltEnergyMag
Summary
The benefits are obvious: trackers can generate more electricity (up to 35% more when paired with bifacial modules), which translates to increased production, a lower levelized cost of energy, and a higher income for your solar plant. An intelligent tracker software should have adaptive machine learning that can crunch current and historical data; using it to predict where rows should be at different times of the day, then optimizing module positions accordingly for them to gain maximum sunlight exposure. Most tracker systems have weather stations on-site that are equipped with sensors, which command sites to stow whenever wind and snow thresholds are crossed. Back in the day, an error in the system would mean deploying a truck on site, translating to a lengthy time to diagnose an issue and loss in productivity. Always opt for solution providers that build their own software, as they will have dedicated firmware teams that can pivot quickly to fix bugs and perform updates and changes—without the need to go through a third party.