Roof mounted solar tracking system

What is a solar tracking system?

A solar tracking system (also called a sun tracker or sun tracking system) maximizes your solar system’s electricity production by moving your panels to follow the sun throughout the day, optimizing the angle at which your panels receive solar radiation.

How do solar panel mounting and tracking systems work?

Solar panel mounting and tracking systems come in a variety of different options and work to make your solar panel array as effective and efficient as possible. Ideally, in order to ensure your panels are receiving as much sunlight as possible, sunlight must be perpendicular to your panels.

Does solar racking work on a roof?

Proper solar racking safely affixes solar panels to buildings, so your racking system must be compatible with your roof. The essential components of a solar racking system include flashings, mounts, rails, and clamps. The top solar panel racking brands include SnapNrack, Unirac, IronRidge, Quick Mount PV, EcoFasten, and AllEarth Renewables.

Do you need racking equipment for a rooftop solar system?

You'll generally only see the shiny new panels when you install a rooftop solar panel system. But right under those panels is racking equipment, which is key to keeping them secure and in place. The right racking equipment for your system primarily depends on your roof type.

What is a solar panel mount?

Solar panel mounts secure solar panels either to your roof or on the ground. Solar panel mounts typically account for 10% of the total solar panel installation cost. IronRidge and Unirac are the best options for roof and ground mount solar systems.

Where can I find a tracking and mounting system for my solar array?

At NAZ Solar Electric you will be able to find the appropriate tracking and mounting system for your solar array. We stock a variety of different options from top of pole and side of pole mounts, sun-tracking mounts, ground mounts, and rail mounts.