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Introduction

 May remote areas in India are cannot be physically or

economically connected to an electric power grid. The
electricity demand in India is more as because of large
population. The operating cost associated with present electrical
sources like diesel generator may be unacceptably high due to
discontented fossil fuel cost together with difficulties in fuel
delivery and maintenance of equipment.
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Aim

Single axis trackers are a technology that adjusts the position of a

solar panel along an axis to follow the sun’s changing position
throughout the passing days and years. The panel is adjusted to
create the smallest angle of incidence (angle at which the sun hits a solar
panel).
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Objectives

 Single axis tracker technology increase energy production by up

to a third compared to a fixed solar system. This allows for more
efficient use of the land the project inhabits, as the project can
produce more power in a more confined space
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Circuit Diagram
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Operating Principle

 A single-axis solar tracking system uses a tilted PV panel mount

and one electric motor to move the panel on an approximate
trajectory relative to the Sun’s position. The rotation axis can be
horizontal, vertical, or oblique.
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Advantages

-It is easy to install compared to dual-axis trackers.

-This tracker requires a large space to accommodate.

-It has a better lifespan and fewer movable parts than the dual- axis
tracking sys
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Disadvantages

Solar trackers are slightly more expensive than their stationary

counterparts.

-Limited technological upgrade.

-Trackers are a more complex system than fixed racking

 -Single-axis tracker projects also require an additional focus on

company stability and bankability
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Conclusion

 Hopefully, we have helped you in understanding how the single-axis solar

trackers work. So, if you’ve decided to purchase one, you know the drill!
Contact the manufacturers, note the specifications of a single axis solar
tracker, and make an informed decision.