> You should have the most efficient output from the solar panels At some times of year, or if you live in a very high or low latitude, tracking can be worthwhile. For example winter, when the sun is low and the demand for heat and light is greatest. Unfortunately it's not always practical for a large array, such as one that's mounted permanently on a roof in a due North or South orientation, as houses tend to be faced You can find solar azimuth tables on the web, with a fairly simple calculation for finding the sun's position during the day at any site on any date Joe --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .