Re: [RE-wrenches] Residential tracker options

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 13:46:33 -0700

I've installed 1/2 dozen All Earth. Like them a lot. The only models available are 20) 72 cell or 24) 60 cell. We're fitting up to 7.9 kW on them now. They come only with their own mast and choice of poured base with anchor bolts or 5' post base with rebar in the bottom and bolt flange on top for the top mast. If I remember, 450 sf of silicon and 120 mph wind rating. They have a anemometer that tells it to table top at 30 mph wind. Have had no issues.

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Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Residential tracker options
From: Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar <[email protected]>
Date: Wed, October 16, 2019 12:49 pm
To: <[email protected]>
Cc: RE-wrenches <[email protected]>

Hi Glen,
I am looking for a design that can use 6" pipe. I can supply the pipe but the design needs to have the correct solar square footage for  6" pipe loading. Thanks for your help with this.
Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail [email protected] text 209 813 0060

On Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:59:19 -0400, "Glenn Burt" <[email protected]> wrote:

Hi Dave,
 
As far as I know, you don't supply the pipe, it is included with the unit, so no choice there.
 
-Glenn
 
From: RE-wrenches <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2019 2:00 PM
To: RE-wrenches <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Residential tracker options
 
Hi Glen,
I too have had issues getting info from All Earth. Do you know if they have any models on 6" pipe" Thx.
Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar 
"we go where powerlines don't"
http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/
e-mail  [email protected]
text 209 813 0060

On Wed, 16 Oct 2019 12:49:16 -0400, Glenn Burt <[email protected]> wrote:

I live in VT, where they are manufactured, and have seen dozens of them installed across the state, as well as having inspected a number of them in New York State.
 
-Glenn
Sent from my 'smart'phone, so please excuse typos and spelling errors.
 
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Date: Wed, Oct 16, 2019 12:18 PM
Cc:
Subject:Re: [RE-wrenches] Residential tracker options
 
Dear people:  Well, I've found these folks:  https://www.allearthrenewables.com/the-allearth-solar-tracker  ...but after several inquiries and contacting a couple of their alleged dealers, I still cannot get any pricing or availability information, or even if this is a real product.  C'est la vie!
 
Best,
 
Chris Daum
Oasis Montana Inc.
406-777-4309 or 4321
406-777-4309 fax
www.oasismontana.com
 
 
 
From: Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar >
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2019 3:55 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: [RE-wrenches] Residential tracker options
 
Hi Chris,
If you find something please let us know. You are right, the old  (no longer made) AZ 125 from Wattsun was the best. 2KW tracked on a 6 inch pole. Mix that in with a ground array and you have a really nice system. The AZ 225 is too heavy on the 8 inch pipe without a backhoe, especially on a hill.
Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar 
"we go where powerlines don't"
http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/
e-mail  [email protected]
text 209 813 0060

On Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:47:24 -0600, <[email protected]> wrote:

Yes, I know what Wattsun has to offer, but some customers are looking for something MUCH smaller.  Thanks Dave!
 
--Chris @ the sunny Oasis MT
 
From: RE-wrenches <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2019 1:11 PM
To: RE-wrenches <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Residential tracker options
 
Have you looked at the Wattsun HZLA? No ladders and with the right module about 5KW tracked. Perfect for long hours of cooling or pumping. http://www.wattsun.com/products/accutrak-hzla-tracker
Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar 
"we go where powerlines don't"
http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/
e-mail  [email protected]
text 209 813 0060

On Thu, 13 Jun 2019 12:46:58 -0400, Dave Tedeyan <[email protected]> wrote:

Chris, 
We have used AER for trackers. We've had good success with them.
 
Cheers, 
Dave 
 
 
 
From: Glenn Burt <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2019 12:13 PM
To: [email protected]; 'RE-wrenches' <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Residential tracker options
 
I see a lot of AllEarth Renewables trackers here in the Northeast.
 
 
 
Dave Tedeyan, PE
Senior Engineer | Taitem Engineering, PC
110 South Albany Street | Ithaca, NY 14850
o. 607.277.1118 x121  f. 607.277.2119
 
Solar • Sustainability • Energy • Design
B-Corporation Best for the World 2018 Honoree
 
On Thu, Jun 13, 2019 at 12:40 PM <[email protected]> wrote:
Dear people:
Now that Zomeworks is more-or-less down the tubes, what resources do you have for a residential tracking system?  Wattsun's 'one size fits all' really doesn't (and I don't need a need a lecture of ROI for buying more modules versus a tracker).  I'm just wondering if there are more options besides the utility grade models.  We have a great pole mount supplier – but some folks want a tracker.  I'm looking forward to your responses.
Best,
Chris Daum                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Oasis Montana Inc.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           406-777-4309
 
 
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