The recent combined price reduction of photovoltaic modules and tracking systems, coupled with the increase in efficiency and reliability of these units, prompted the Institute to carry out research in this field. A solar tracking system has the potential of offsetting the high initial cost dilemma, by following the sun’s path throughout the day. This implies that for a certain amount of power required, less solar modules will be needed, which would occupy less area, produce more power at lower costs.

A 360 Wp PV solar tracking system has been connected to the public electricity grid. It consists of 6 Solarex modules connected to a 'Sunny Boy' inverter, which converts the direct current produced by the modules into alternating current conforming to the grid conditions.