Tracker efficiencies, etc. [RE-wrenches]

[Frank Fowler, Crystal Pines Alt. Energy]

Wrenches,
We did our first tracker grid-tie system back in late 2001 and took watt hour 
readings two days in a row. One with out the tracker activated, and the next 
day (same weather conditions) with the tracker activated just to see if there 
was any appreciable difference. I was shocked to see some 27% increase with 
the tracker activated. It sure made the customer happy as well! It is a hard 
sell as the CEC does not care one way or the other if you use tracker or 
fixed (as far as money goes), but in my opinion the 27% increase will pay for 
the tracker by producing much more energy for the customer.

SUNcerely,
Frank Fowler
Crystal Pines Alternative Energy
4408 Pine Cluster Ln.
Yankee Hill, CA. 95965-9754
Tel. 530-532-1972
Fax. 530-532-1359
We are located in the Sierra foothills
just 30 miles southeast of Chico, CA.
"Living off the grid with the products we market, install and service"

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