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Am I Crazy? Eco-Worthy tracker

Just thought I would post pics on my array. I chose to go with Eco-Worthy trackers due to the location being deep in a valley, surrounded by trees in the middle of a forest. I would have preferred a static ground mount setup for ease of maintainance and the lower cost, but I would have to cut down a 1/3 of the forest to get the light I needed.

Anyway, it's a 12 KW dual-axis tracked array consisting of 6 Eco-Worthy trackers modified with heavy components. It contains five 400w panels per tracker for 2000 watts per pole and 6 poles rated at a total 12000w. A single separate static 400w panel powers a 12v solar charger to keep an end point battery bank charged. The bank consist of two 50ah LifePO4 cells in parallel. I have been extremely happy with the products so far. If you have any questions or need advice, I'll do my best to help.
I have 2 ground mounts and have a place that a tracker would work perfectly at. Admittedly I would also do it for the coolness factor. The concrete base is the only think holding me back. I don't have access to heavy equipment. I used a Harbor Freight auger and put schedule 80 4' down for last ground mount. It wasn't that hard of a job. The tracker looks like it would need a significant base. I live in FL so I already realize that I would have to take the panels off if a big storm is coming. Love the pictures :love:
 
Anyway, it's a 12 KW dual-axis tracked array consisting of 6 Eco-Worthy trackers modified with heavy components. It contains five 400w panels per tracker for 2000 watts per pole and 6 poles rated at a total 12000w. A single separate static 400w panel powers a 12v solar charger to keep an end point battery bank charged. The bank consist of two 50ah LifePO4 cells in parallel. I have been extremely happy with the products so far. If you have any questions or need advice, I'll do my best to help

What modifications did you do to get the trackers to handle those panels? That looks like something I would want.
 
Just thought I would post pics on my array. I chose to go with Eco-Worthy trackers due to the location being deep in a valley, surrounded by trees in the middle of a forest. I would have preferred a static ground mount setup for ease of maintainance and the lower cost, but I would have to cut down a 1/3 of the forest to get the light I needed.

Anyway, it's a 12 KW dual-axis tracked array consisting of 6 Eco-Worthy trackers modified with heavy components. It contains five 400w panels per tracker for 2000 watts per pole and 6 poles rated at a total 12000w. A single separate static 400w panel powers a 12v solar charger to keep an end point battery bank charged. The bank consist of two 50ah LifePO4 cells in parallel. I have been extremely happy with the products so far. If you have any questions or need advice, I'll do my best to help.
Did you end up using 1-5/8 x 1-5/8 12guage strut channels vs the 13/16 14 gauge ones? also did you have to weld some part of your channels together giving that they only sell, 10ft versions at local home improvement stores?
 
Just thought I would post pics on my array. I chose to go with Eco-Worthy trackers due to the location being deep in a valley, surrounded by trees in the middle of a forest. I would have preferred a static ground mount setup for ease of maintainance and the lower cost, but I would have to cut down a 1/3 of the forest to get the light I needed.

Anyway, it's a 12 KW dual-axis tracked array consisting of 6 Eco-Worthy trackers modified with heavy components. It contains five 400w panels per tracker for 2000 watts per pole and 6 poles rated at a total 12000w. A single separate static 400w panel powers a 12v solar charger to keep an end point battery bank charged. The bank consist of two 50ah LifePO4 cells in parallel. I have been extremely happy with the products so far. If you have any questions or need advice, I'll do my best to help.
Did you change out the struts? I have 365w panels on one and had to extend it 6” each side to fit 3 across.
 
Just thought I would post pics on my array. I chose to go with Eco-Worthy trackers due to the location being deep in a valley, surrounded by trees in the middle of a forest. I would have preferred a static ground mount setup for ease of maintainance and the lower cost, but I would have to cut down a 1/3 of the forest to get the light I needed.

Anyway, it's a 12 KW dual-axis tracked array consisting of 6 Eco-Worthy trackers modified with heavy components. It contains five 400w panels per tracker for 2000 watts per pole and 6 poles rated at a total 12000w. A single separate static 400w panel powers a 12v solar charger to keep an end point battery bank charged. The bank consist of two 50ah LifePO4 cells in parallel. I have been extremely happy with the products so far. If you have any questions or need advice, I'll do my best to help.
And why use a battery to run them? Just run 12v wire back to your AIO and use a fuse box to power them, love mine that way.
 
Anyway, it's a 12 KW dual-axis tracked array consisting of 6 Eco-Worthy trackers modified with heavy components. It contains five 400w panels per tracker for 2000 watts per pole and 6 poles rated at a total 12000w. A single separate static 400w panel powers a 12v solar charger to keep an end point battery bank charged. The bank consist of two 50ah LifePO4 cells in parallel. I have been extremely happy with the products so far. If you have any questions or need advice, I'll do my best to help

What modifications did you do to get the trackers to handle those panels? That looks like something I would want.
Are you limiting your charge current? Which SCC? Seems like you could potentially max out at nearly 200A of charge during cloud edge effects.
 
Are you limiting your charge current? Which SCC? Seems like you could potentially max out at nearly 200A of charge during cloud edge effects.
Sorry, that last post was supposed to be a quote from Henry.top.ki
 
Anyway, it's a 12 KW dual-axis tracked array consisting of 6 Eco-Worthy trackers modified with heavy components. It contains five 400w panels per tracker for 2000 watts per pole and 6 poles rated at a total 12000w. A single separate static 400w panel powers a 12v solar charger to keep an end point battery bank charged. The bank consist of two 50ah LifePO4 cells in parallel. I have been extremely happy with the products so far. If you have any questions or need advice, I'll do my best to help

What modifications did you do to get the trackers to handle those panels? That looks like something I would want.
- 3000N actuators.
- 1-5/8 x 1-5/8 12 gauge strut welded, not bolted.
- Concrete base is 16" diameter x 6' deep and anchor bolts upgraded to 12" stainless steel, steel wire cage and 3/8" rebar reinforced in concrete.
 
Are you limiting your charge current? Which SCC? Seems like you could potentially max out at nearly 200A of charge during cloud edge effects.
Main inverter is a grid-tied Growatt MIN 11400TL-XH-US, net metered and no bank.
12V SCC is a basic Depvko 12v/30a SCC, nothing fancy.
 
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- 3000N actuators.
- 1-5/8 x 1-5/8 12 gauge strut welded, not bolted.
- Concrete base is 16" diameter x 6' deep and anchor bolts upgraded to 12" stainless steel, steel wire cage and 3/8" rebar reinforced in concrete.
Thanks, Do you have a link to the actuator you used?
 
Is there a reason why no one is adding a counter balance weight to offset the weight of the panels and any increased re-enforcement?
If it was only one dimension it would be ez but two may get in the way of the center support post. I found an old antenna roof top sled that I can use with concrete blocks for a temporary setup. As soon as we get out of hurricane season (new one next week) I'll start testing.

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If it was only one dimension it would be ez but two may get in the way of the center support post. I found an old antenna roof top sled that I can use with concrete blocks for a temporary setup. As soon as we get out of hurricane season (new one next week) I'll start testing.
My thinking was a dog leg around the centre support/pillar.
 
My thinking was a dog leg around the centre support/pillar.
This thing was engineered to hold big satellite dishes. I wanted to play a bit before I dig a big hole. I already have 2 ground mounts. My goal is to get more morning sun. The clouds in Aug-Oct has really reduced afternoon production.
 
Are the actuator out puts on the Eco-Worthy control box done via relays or solid state electronic components?

Can the electrical bits be purchased without the mast/metalwork? Can't see that option :(
 
Are the actuator out puts on the Eco-Worthy control box done via relays or solid state electronic components?

Can the electrical bits be purchased without the mast/metalwork? Can't see that option :(
eBay sells all kinds of solar trackers. not sure if you can get the eco-worthy one but many others
 
Just thought I would post pics on my array. I chose to go with Eco-Worthy trackers due to the location being deep in a valley, surrounded by trees in the middle of a forest. I would have preferred a static ground mount setup for ease of maintainance and the lower cost, but I would have to cut down a 1/3 of the forest to get the light I needed.

Anyway, it's a 12 KW dual-axis tracked array consisting of 6 Eco-Worthy trackers modified with heavy components. It contains five 400w panels per tracker for 2000 watts per pole and 6 poles rated at a total 12000w. A single separate static 400w panel powers a 12v solar charger to keep an end point battery bank charged. The bank consist of two 50ah LifePO4 cells in parallel. I have been extremely happy with the products so far. If you have any questions or need advice, I'll do my best to help.

Dang Henry, I am envious of your multi ecoworthy tracker system. I have 2 ecoworthy dual trackers with 3 300 watt panels each. Has anybody ever tried to tie more than one ecoworthy tracker to a single controller? It would be nice if my 2 trackers would move in uni-some.

Like a lot of folks here, I have heavily modified my trackers to put heavier panels on them. All perforated c channels were replaced with 1" square tubing. All bolted joints are now welded. So far so good.
 
Dang Henry, I am envious of your multi ecoworthy tracker system. I have 2 ecoworthy dual trackers with 3 300 watt panels each. Has anybody ever tried to tie more than one ecoworthy tracker to a single controller? It would be nice if my 2 trackers would move in uni-some.

Like a lot of folks here, I have heavily modified my trackers to put heavier panels on them. All perforated c channels were replaced with 1" square tubing. All bolted joints are now welded. So far so good.
It could be done but the trackers aren't that expensive. The current would double and put a heavy load on the tracker.
 

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