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Solar Tracker

Project Type: Pole-mounted solar tracker
Location: McGaheysville, VA 
Panels: 24
Capacity: ~7,700 kWh/year
Completed: September 2014
Description:

This AllEarth Solar Tracker is a dual-axis active solar tracker which uses a motor and GPS to turn the solar PV panels both from east to west and up and down to ensure the panels always follow the sun’s elevation. JZ Engineering designed the footings for the wind and snow loads.

540-908-1038
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JZ Engineering
Office Address: 794 N. Main Street
Mailing Address: 1293 Greystone Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22802