Solar Trackers Now in Place
We are excited that a row of “AllSun Trackers” solar panels has been placed along the Charlotte Road, to generate electricity for homes in Green Street. Solar trackers a recent development in renewable energy systems to harness the sun’s energy through photovoltaic cells.
Think of solar trackers as sunflowers – each panel, mounted on a stem er pole, tilts at the most efficient angle to catch sunlight, and swivels, following the sun’s path from east in the morning to west in the evening. They generate up to 45% more electricity per panel than fixed solar installations such as on a roof.
Green Street Solar Trackers
The trackers are becoming a common sight around Hinesburg and surrounding towns. There are several dozen of them around the NRG business on Rt 116 in Hinesburg.
Our trackers are placed for maximum light in the winter when the sun swings low to the south, and they will not interrupt the view from any of the houses in Green Street.
A neat feature of the panels is that each has a little wind gauge, and if the wind gets strong (usually from the west) the trackers will lay down flat until the wind lets up.
We can go online and see a report of how much electricity our group of trackers is producing. If you would like to learn more, here is the website of the manufacturer in Williston, Vermont: www.allearthrenewables.com . They, and NRG, have some interesting jobs too.
Here is one at close range. This photo was taken while the tracker was facing west.
