> I still feel that the application of money to solar PV should 
> go into more panels rather than tracking technology except in 
> the most moderate of climates in the high sun regions. 

I agree. The only area I can see that is possibly worth looking into is the
/careful/ placement of mirrors to reflect additional light onto the panels
during the early morning and evening and during the winter; all the times
when the panels are not getting the maximum they can use. 

The cost of the mirrors and mounts should be (?) low, and if they are placed
correctly, they will not cause the panels to exceed their maximum ratings.

My guess is that this would make more of a difference for the winter months.
My panels drop back a lot due in part to shorter days, but also the sun is
low and doesn't seem as strong even at noon. Perhaps, with effort, some
arrangement could be found that causes the mirrors to reflect light on the
panels only when the sun is low in the sky.

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James.
 

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