The document discusses solar tracking technology and the SuntrackPro controller. It summarizes that over $1.2 trillion will be invested in solar energy in the next 10 years, with over 1/3 requiring trackers. It then discusses the key components of solar trackers, including motors, controllers, positioning methods, and sensor options. It highlights that the SuntrackPro controller can handle all technologies, axis types, positioning methods, motor types, and sensors. It is accurate to a tenth of a degree and can be configured through software or wireless networks.

1. Your Solar Tracking Strategic Advantage Michael Orshan Executive Director P4Q Suntack

2. The Opportunity! Over the next 10 years $1.2T of solar energy will be installed and over 1/3 need trackers Green Media

3. Parts of A Solar Tracker : http://www.projectfreepower.com/2008/07

4. Motor is Key to Tracking Success Major Motor Topics Motion mechanics Machine controller Controller instructs the engine What is being sensed How to react Where to move to When to move

5. Controller Essentials Types of Technology Movement options Sun positioning Precision Access to Manager Motor power options Sensors supported Wikipedia

6. Controller Capable of All Technologies? PV Concentrated PV Solar Tower Thermal Power

7. Can the controller handle dual and single axis options? CPV requires dual axis PV can be dual or single axis CSP is single axis Towers are dual axis

8. How does tracker find sun? Timer Method Place the array Southeast and let the timer run on expected route Pro: Inexpensive Con: Misses a lot of light, inaccurate, lower energy output Sun sensor only Array continuously searches for strongest light Pro: Inexpensive logic Con: Uses energy to find sun Closed loop manual entry Input longitude and latitude Pro: High level of precision Con: Clouds and shadows effect light input

9. How does tracker find sun? Closed Loop GPS Uses GPS to find the sun Pro: High level of precision Con: Additional GPS costs, clouds/shadows Closed Loop with Sun sensor Uses a sun sensor for minor corrections Pro: Higher level of precision with clouds Con: Must limit the amount of movement to save power Closed Loop with Sun sensor and Backtracking Uses the sensor to limit shadows on other arrays Pro: Highest Level of Precision Con: Must limit the amount of movement to save power Backtracking

10. How accurate is the controller? CPV and Towers requires 10 th of a degree PV and CSP can be less accurate “ The more accurate the more power generated” http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/11/25/804559/-Oz-Solar-TechnologiesWith-Poll

11. How to configure via Hardware? Manually Go into every box, configure via jumper cables Pros: Simple Cons: Time consuming, static, no security-anyone can change this

12. How to configure thru software? Computer Interface Direct to Device only Pro: Simple interface Con: Must be on site Direct/Wireless to Server Pro: Can customize data display Con: Closed system; proprietary interfaces Direct/Wireless to Network Pro: Easy to access and move data to open managers Con: Open data requires mapping

13. What Motor options? Hydraulic Used to move heaviest items Requires about 6.3amps AC Used to move fairly heavy items Requires about 1amp DC Brushed or Brushless Used for fairly heavy to really light items Requires about 400 watts

14. What types of sensors? Sun sensors for amount of light Sun sensors for shadows Inclinometers for angles Anemometer for wind speed

15. You might ask whether one controller does all of this…

16. SuntrackPro Does it All Capable of all technologies Single or dual axis Closed Loop with Sun sensor and Backtracking Accurate to a 10 th of a degree Direct/Wireless to Network Can use Hydraulic, AC, or DC motors Uses all sensors

17. SuntrackPro Approaching 500MW installed by 2011

18. Let’s Talk If You… Want product flexibility Need a high volume partner Demand an experienced engineering staff Require a price that keeps you competitive

20. Contact: Michael Orshan (505)920-3626 [email_address] morshan on Skype