
134 Project development in the solar industry
These are some reasons why it is important to understand the site conditions and
mounting options available as early as possible in the development of the project. It is
recommended that geotechnical studies have a high priority in the timeline of project
development.
It is important to note that systems using dual-axis trackers follow the sun at all
times so their tilt and orientation are always optimal
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. However, it is still necessary to
consider foundation options, local wind requirements and cost analysis before select-
ing this option.
The design team has to follow an optimization process in order ...