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choosing a correct mount? | 10 comments (10 topical, editorial)
Re: choosing a correct mount? (3.00 / 0) (#6)
by iFred (ifred2006@yahoo.com) on Tue Mar 15th, 2005 at 11:05:30 PM MST
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I was looking at the very top photo because of the amount of panels I have.. I have over 20+ panels all in dual pane tempered glass, which is somewhat heavy as stated, I was going to divide into 2 sectionals of 10 because of the weight. I am concerned about wind mostly in this area. From others with trackers they say they see about 30-50% increase in solar power. Since I am in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, I do not know as Dan has suggested if it will make any difference because of the location.. any speculations on this?

Thanks again!

>> all energy used to produce this comment or post came from solar and wind energy! It works!



Re: choosing a correct mount? (3.00 / 0) (#7)
by pyrocasto (pyrocasto at hotmail dot com) on Tue Mar 15th, 2005 at 11:45:22 PM MST
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I agree you will get less gain than say someone living in texas, but you still gain power and trackers are fun to build and watch. If you have that many panels maybe the first one would be better. Or if you wanted an adjustable type you could slightly modify this type: http://www.solar-trackers.com/tra-riff.jpg Same concept, just tilted. If you make one side ajustable it would be a nice all year tracker.

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choosing a correct mount? | 10 comments (10 topical, 0 editorial)

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