Hello nvn, I failed to include spacing of the solar panels. Each panel is 61.4" x 31.5". They will be placed in pairs in landscape orientation with about 0.5" gap between each panel and between each pair. I'm working on a configuration that will allow them to be mounted in portrait...
Hello nvn, Thank you for your careful questioning. The square tube will rotate as a unit, but it is not continuous. It will be bolted to each bearing location. First the dimensions: The entire array will be 61.4" wide and approximately 63' long, and it will consist of 24 pv solar panels...
Hello NVN, I suspect I didn't make it any clearer with that last reply. The main square tube will be oriented east-west, be level, and be supported at each end. There will be a number of such square tubes each connected end to end through bearing supports, and they will all rotate together...
The main square tube will be level, or parallel to the ground. It will rotate through about 60 degrees around its long axis as if it were a long square axle with bearings on either end. mm
I'm designing a single axis PV solar tracker. Square tubing will be the structural member of the axis. U-bolted cross members will support the solar panels. Each section of square tubing will be 10'-0" long between supports. Four cross members and four solar panels will attach to each 10'...