I'm going to have to figure out what to use to reflect with first I guess then figure out how it actually plays out reflecting. I'll try to get my wife to help me next weekend to test this since it will take two of use working whatever I come up with to reflect the light with.
Has anyone actually used or is using reflectors or mirrors to solve shading?
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I did some experiments with a few panels and some foam insulation board with a foil coating for a reflector. In the end it was easier to add another panel. The reflector had to be adjusted every few minutes, and not always because the cat decided it was the perfect place to sit.
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Rednecktek
Solar Wizard
All I can think of... ?
KITROBASKIN
Solar Enthusiast
Interesting thought experiment. Gain does not justify the time and expense, thinking.
Maybe you have some relative or friend with a desire to try something new and has ability with climbing equipment. Attach safety near top, use a quality pruning saw (not chainsaw; I have a battery powered Stihl with 10” bar[?], it is too crazy unsafe in a tree) and remove limbs starting at the lowest level needed to give more afternoon light to the panels, then continue up to the top. Falling branches will get stuck on intact branches, that will be tricky but shaking or prodding will do it. Just keep cherished beings away.
Can you open burn with a permit in your location? Can you rent a wood chipper? Can you use a bunch of mulch?
If your goal is to remove the entire tree eventually, attach safety near top and start cutting the lowest branches first then working up. When a meth eschewing arborist is working in your area, see if he will let you piggy back your tree trunk removal into his existing job.
Hopefully the time and expense of me writing this is of some worth to someone some day. I would do that job, but I like heights.
Maybe you have some relative or friend with a desire to try something new and has ability with climbing equipment. Attach safety near top, use a quality pruning saw (not chainsaw; I have a battery powered Stihl with 10” bar[?], it is too crazy unsafe in a tree) and remove limbs starting at the lowest level needed to give more afternoon light to the panels, then continue up to the top. Falling branches will get stuck on intact branches, that will be tricky but shaking or prodding will do it. Just keep cherished beings away.
Can you open burn with a permit in your location? Can you rent a wood chipper? Can you use a bunch of mulch?
If your goal is to remove the entire tree eventually, attach safety near top and start cutting the lowest branches first then working up. When a meth eschewing arborist is working in your area, see if he will let you piggy back your tree trunk removal into his existing job.
Hopefully the time and expense of me writing this is of some worth to someone some day. I would do that job, but I like heights.
Yep that what I need !
We usually wait on them to fall and the insurance company pays for all of the cleanup.
Here's one that fell between my two houses as seen from the carport on the larger house.
This if from the front door. Almost hit my corvette.
Here's one that fell between my two houses as seen from the carport on the larger house.
This if from the front door. Almost hit my corvette.
Quattrohead
Solar Wizard
How about a mirror and very large magnifying glass and then you can laser trim the top of the trees off with the Sun ?
Your not going to believe this but I found chinese laser power tree toppers in my quest for a fix. Bit much money wise but cool !
There are even robots that will take the tree down via topping it till its gone but again expensive
42OhmsPA
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Speaking how shooting... How's your accuracy and how big are the offending branches... ?
Another idea I'd love to do except I'm 2 blocks from city hall/police department smack dab in the middle of town. Wouldn't go over so hot
Yeah, the frauds who made the video would love to have one too!
Rednecktek
Solar Wizard
The array, inverters, and batteries for that tree lopper would make for an interesting build thread.
Tamacat
New Member
Have you seen these solar mast things that track the sun? Think old school roof top TV antenna, crossed with a sail boat. You could pop one into your array, and it would hold up to eight panels.
Tamacat
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