Could be. I guess it depends on how precisely the sun panels need to
be pointed at the sun. Most solar panels are fixed in position, on a
house top or whatever, just to generally catch the rays.
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Yes to a fixed position due SOUTH ,but it means the panels will not
receive all that much energy or very little during the post noon daylight
hours .
It is debatable how much that is and consequently whether a rotating
system would be justifiable. However to find out and possibly advise
people ,after this test, how much more energy can be trapped ,I feel
setting up a rotating solar panel system is a worthwhile effort.
As an alternative to K8MN's suggestion a low cost (modified)satTV tracking
system might prove suitable.
Frank GM0CSZ / KN6WH
It is generally agreed that by tracking the sun one gets approx 40% more
'energy' from ones solar panels. Accuracy is not important. 10-20 degrees
tracking accuracy is suitable.
I have updated my solar page if you are interested:
http://www.flightsimulatorandhobbies.com/solar.htm
JERD
VK5JE - (Original poster)