Introduction and Analysis of Photovoltaic Tracking Mounts

A photovoltaic tracking mount is a support system capable of automatically adjusting the orientation of photovoltaic devices based on the position of the sun and lighting conditions.

Below is a detailed introduction to photovoltaic tracking mounts:

1. Definition and Features

A photovoltaic tracking mount is a type of support that installs photovoltaic power generation components (solar panels) on a tracker. Its main feature is the ability to track the sun’s movement in real time, ensuring that the photovoltaic components always face solar radiation directly, thereby significantly increasing energy output.

2.Classification

Dual-Axis Tracking Mounts:These track the sun through two rotational axes—horizontal and elevation—maximizing the absorption of solar radiation and improving photoelectric conversion efficiency. Dual-axis tracking photovoltaic mounts can be further divided into horizontal-horizontal and horizontal-tilt types.

Mechanically Controlled Tracking Photovoltaic Mounts: These use mechanical structures to track the sun, including traditional mechanical observation, mechanical calculation, and digital control. They are primarily suitable for small-scale photovoltaic power stations, offering advantages such as lower costs and easier maintenance.

3. Application Advantages

High Energy Output: By tracking the sun’s movement in real time, photovoltaic tracking mounts ensure that photovoltaic components always face solar radiation directly, significantly increasing energy output.

Improved Power Generation Efficiency: Compared to fixed photovoltaic mounts, tracking mounts achieve higher power generation efficiency, particularly under less-than-ideal lighting conditions.

Flexibility: Unlike fixed photovoltaic systems, which are installed in a stationary position, photovoltaic tracking mounts can flexibly follow the sun’s movement, resulting in a relatively smaller footprint.

4. Application Scenarios

Photovoltaic tracking mounts are widely used in various scenarios, including large-scale photovoltaic power plants, agricultural photovoltaics, commercial and industrial rooftops and ground installations, photovoltaic power stations along highways, school and institutional rooftops, municipal engineering projects, as well as outdoor billboards and charging stations.

5. Installation and Maintenance

During the installation of photovoltaic tracking mounts, design requirements must be strictly followed to ensure the stability and durability of the support components. Safety precautions should also be taken to prevent accidents. After installation, a comprehensive inspection is necessary to ensure the quality of the mount components and the normal operation of the photovoltaic power station. In terms of maintenance, since photovoltaic tracking mounts have moving parts, regular inspections and cleaning of both the photovoltaic components and the tracking mechanism are required to ensure their proper functioning.