Solar Tracking System is a device for orienting a solar panel or concentrating a solar

reflector or lens towards the sun. Concentrators, especially in solar cell applications,
require a high degree of accuracy to ensure that the concentrated sunlight is directed
precisely to the powered device. Precise tracking of the sun is achieved through
systems with single or dual axis tracking.
Why Solar Tracking Systems
Global warming has increased the demand and request for green energy produced by
renewable sources such as solar power. Consequently, solar tracking is increasingly
being applied as a sustainable power generating solution.
Upstream industry
India currently has close to 2 GW of module manufacturing capacity, including Moser
Baers 200 MW of thin-film capacity. Much of this 2GW capacity is underutilized. Many
Indian manufacturers are not able to offer prices competitive with leading global
manufacturers, primarily from China. The MNRE has been trying to promote domestic
manufacturing by enforcing a Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) on projects being
set up under the NSM. The MNRE hopes that such protection from international
competition will give Indian manufacturers room to grow and become competitive.
The largest manufacturing capacity in India is by Moser Baer of around 250 MW as
compared to several manufacturers in China who are operating a capacity of over 2 GW
a year.

In the current scenario, a lower capacity utilization of plants in India, at under 15%, has
reduced the volumes further for the domestic manufacturers and made it even more
difficult for them to compete with leading Chinese manufacturers who are operating at
more than 10 times the volumes. With often hefty loan repayments and dwindling
company finances, there has been little or no room for investments into upgrading
manufacturing capabilities and improving competitiveness.