Sun dual axis tracking system

suntrack reflection
Via a mirror, Heliostat is able to direct sunlight into your house. By calculating and adjusting the position of the mirror, this genius system is able to reflect sunlight onto the same spot all day long. It works by calculations so no light sensors are used. This way it is possible to have an environmentally friendly lamp in your home or office. We have sold systems north and south of the equator, east and west of UTC. So, it doesn't matter where on earth you are, the Heliostat works anywhere! Our DIY solar tracking system is easy to install.

Kit#1 contains all the materials for this Heliostat. Only some basic tools and the sun are needed to install this system.

How to setup your system

It is easy to install this system yourself. You need some basic tools like a drill and a level. No computer or smartphone needed.

  • 1. Kit #1 contains all the materials you need
  • 2. Get a mirror of 50 or 60cm from the hardware store
  • 3. Drill holes Video in the mirror or construct your own mirror mount system
  • 4. Find a place to mount the system. The cables are 5 meter. The controller can be placed in a garden shed or watertight box.
  • 5. To install the system read the Installation Manual

Sun reflection during the day

image twoThis is an example how the solarlamp looks like during the day like a daylight lamp.

Time lapse video 8:00- 20:00

The mirror is at 20 meters.

Get more out of your solar panels

suntrack reflection
Heliostat dual axis suntrack system can also be used to rotate your solar panels directly towards the sun. Your will increase by at least 27% for azimuth tracked and 31% for both azimuth and inclination tracked.

Kit#2 contains all the materials for this suntracker. These are the electronics needed to power your motors.

How it works

Heliostat is a DIY solar dual axis tracking system. The suntracker works without light sensors. Via a mirror, the Heliostat is able to direct sunlight into your house. By calculating and adjusting the position of the mirror every second, this genius system is able to reflect sunlight onto the same spot all day long.
First, the suntracker needs to know the position of the sun (on that specific moment). This calibration procedure has to be done once at installation. The start and end point of the horizontal and vertical axles are committed. The controller will only work between these boundaries so the mirror will never collapse to something. The suntracker controller calculates where to move the motors to get the right reflection position for the mirror. The rotors in the system ables the Heliostat to adjust the mirror in the right position as the sun comes up and sets. With a dual axis, it has 2 operation modes:
  • 1. solar daylight lamp 
  • 2. tracking the sun to maximise solar panel output
The system operates continues to work for years without need to worry, even after power failure.

What is a Heliostat

A Heliostat (from helios, the Greek word for sun, and stat, as in stationary) is a device that, in general, tracks the movement of the sun. The device typically utilizes a mirror, which can be oriented throughout the day to redirect sunlight along a fixed axis toward a stationary target or receiver.

Heliostats are used in solar telescopes, and solar power generation. Read more: Wikipedia solar tracker . Here a movie which explains a heliostat:

News

Coresundrive

The suntrack controller can be used with Suncoredrive dual axis slewing drive motors. This presents a proof of concept.
User guideCoresundrive suntracking

Customer pictures

New customer pictures in the gallery section.

Contact

Contact us in English or Dutch info@heliostaat.nl