Siting Your AllSun Tracker

Solar power systems need open sunny locations for maximum solar access. The requirements for siting the AllSun Tracker solar tracking panels are different than for fixed solar panels. Unlike fixed solar panels, it's important to consider obstructions to the east and west as well as to the south with solar trackers. That’s because over the course of a day, the AllSun Tracker rotates close to 300 degrees, capturing all the available sunlight from early morning to late afternoon.

As part of our site evaluation process, AllEarth Renewables assesses different locations on your property with a solar calculation tool. This helps us determine an area with the maximum solar access by calculating the yearlong effects of shading by trees or other obstacles.

Other considerations when siting a solar tracker are:

• Distance to an electrical panel or meter - ideally this distance should not exceed 200 feet.
• Soil structure - determines the support needed for the tracker base and affects burying lines leading from the tracker to the electrical panel.
• Proximity to and landscaping near neighbors – trackers can be installed close to property lines, but it's considerate to explore sites that are less obtrusive to neighbors.