Five solar tracker myths: what to check before deciding

1. Moving equipment is always fragile

Reliability depends on design, components, structural loads, installation and maintenance. Movement alone proves neither fragility nor immunity to extreme weather. Ask for the relevant structural documents, fault behaviour and wind safety strategy.

2. The extra cost can never be justified

Assess the installed cost and the value of additional usable electricity together. Foundations, connection, service and replacement assumptions belong in the comparison. A tracker is not automatically more economical, but the answer cannot be determined from the structure price alone. Compare equivalent project scenarios.

3. Every tracker requires the same foundations

Foundation requirements vary with the model, soil and loads. A volume or drawing from one project is not a general installation rule. Check approved plans, construction access and the handling requirements of the actual components.

4. Automatic tracking needs no supervision

Automatic movement does not eliminate inspections, monitoring or fault reporting. A documented operating plan and clear service responsibilities make the equipment manageable. Review the maintenance checklist before commissioning.

5. Trackers are only for large solar parks

There are residential, commercial and agricultural applications as well as large plants. Falco’s three product families address different uses. Each site still needs sufficient clearance, suitable ground, manageable shading and a compatible connection.

Begin with photographs, a site plan and consumption data. These reveal whether tracking is a realistic option and which questions the detailed study must answer.