Dual-Axis Solar Tracker Installation

Today we craned in 3 dual-axis DEGER D-60 solar ‪trackers, which will each hold 24 panels to create a 21.6 kW PV system. These trackers are huge - they measure about 27 feet across and 17 feet deep! They rotate on a dual-axis so they can detect the maximum point of light irradiance every day.

This chart shows the difference in yield from a dual-axis DEGER tracker vs. a standard fixed system (such as roof panel PV system) that doesn't follow the sun. 

August updates - Landscaping and solar preparation

Southern Elevation, "Screened Porch" off the main living area	Cluster of drought tolerant sago palms
Casa Aguila as of August 7th, 2015	Final Color Coat of Stucco recently applied
Another look at the poured-in-place concrete wall	Triple-glazed Unilux windows - very fire-resistant and low heat transfer
Hemlock paneled ceiling in the Master Suite	Bases established for the three dual-axis Deger solar trackers

Water tower and wind turbine prep

Scratch Coat of Stucco has been applied.

Excavation for the footing of the UGE VisionAir5 Wind Turbine

Pads established on the hill, above the house, for two of the 8 x 10,000 gallon Water Tanks 

Timelapse updates - Interior and Exterior

Here's a timelapse of the exterior of the project from April. Unilux doors and windows installed!



And here's one of the interior work in May... someone accidentally blocked the camera with a board for a couple weeks, but what can you expect on a construction site! We'll work out the timelapse kinks for next time.

June photo update

We've covered all that black Prosoco - here's what the project looks like currently!

Onsite Wastewater Treatment System: Work Commences!

Jeff checking out the new surge tank

AGB Team Member and Water Expert Extraordinaire, Bill Wilson, at work in the old septic tank

Site area for the Food Forest that will be irrigated by all the treated wastewater

This is what the BioPCM looks like installed

Installing the BioPCM insulation was simple, we stapled the sheets to the studs along the ceiling and walls. You can feel the difference in temperature when you walk into the room.