An award-winning, dual-axis solar tracker system that has proven to outperform at higher latitudes.
Solar panels generate more electricity when the sunlight strikes the panel at a right angle. The flaw of standard UK panels is that they are fixed in position and do not track the seasonal or daily movement of the sun. Solar trackers have been designed to solve this problem and optimise energy production – they can increase energy generation by up to 30%. Up until now, the existing single-axis solutions in the market are not commercially successful above 40 degrees latitude, leaving most of Europe and North America without a commercial tracking solution.
Corrie Energy Partners’ mission has been to develop a tracking system that is an alternative to the fixed panels in the market, providing a new solution for the UK and similar latitudes. This includes tracker patents for a low-cost, high reliability solar frame, and proprietary optimisation software.
The Latitude40 solar tracker is an award-winning system that has secured multiple grant funding awards, been in operational testing since 2019, and has undergone thorough independent testing and validation. This ensures we provide robust data that mitigates risks for our customers.
Began with the initial prototyping phase and submitted a patent application, laying the foundation for advanced dual-axis tracking technology and starting formal IP protection to secure future innovations.
Successfully deployed a larger-scale prototype in Oxfordshire, marking the first practical application and gathering critical performance data to guide further development and improve real-world functionality.
Research by Sheffield University exposed significant gaps in yield prediction data for dual-axis trackers, prompting targeted efforts to close these knowledge gaps and optimize future tracking performance.
Deployed updated prototypes across four UK sites in Sussex, Oxfordshire, and Fife, enabling diverse testing environments to assess performance across different locations and refine system design.
Conducted field-scale system demonstrations, validating yield predictions through independent assessments, and developed proprietary software to enhance operational accuracy and user experience. This commitment continues today.
Completed human-centred design review, including optimising ease of use and repairability, to create more sustainable, user-friendly dual-axis tracking systems for the long term.
10 additional units set to be deployed in the first quarter of the year.
Jo project manages cutting-edge solar (BESS-EV, tracking, floating) for major bluechip clients, building on 30 years of successful energy project development. He has been consulting and project managing in the energy sector since 1995, initially as an international strategy consultant and then developing UK renewables since 2001. He has collaborated with and worked for start-ups, UK utilities and traders across a wide range of conventional and unconventional technologies.
Jo has a PhD in petroleum geophysics and was an MBA of the Year Finalist for The Independent Newspaper.
Alan has worked as a business development professional, both locally in the UK and abroad for over 30 years. He has a long track record in developing sustainable, low-carbon projects, with experience in solar, wind, hydro and conventional energy technologies, including building and selling 2 renewable energy companies as Managing Director. He has extensive experience working with statutory consultees, government agencies, local authorities and the public.
Alan is committed to delivering complex multi-disciplinary energy projects to build a better future.
Tony is an engineer with over 30 years of consulting experience, supporting developers, banks, and innovators in advancing emerging energy technologies. His career has given him extensive, hands-on experience across renewable sectors, energy efficiency, building energy technologies, and energy storage systems.
A passionate advocate for change, Tony is deeply committed to accelerating the shift toward a low-carbon, cost-effective, post-fossil fuel future. His dedication to sustainable innovation has made him a trusted leader in the industry, helping to pave the way for impactful advancements in energy.
