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The World's First Biomimetic Solar Tracking System
Inspired by nature. Powered by the sun. Built for everyone. Our revolutionary sunflower-shaped solar tracker follows the sun all day, generating up to 80% more energy than fixed panels — at a fraction of the cost of traditional tracking systems.
Ten curved solar petals arranged in a genuine sunflower pattern, with a distinctive black coiled centre mechanism housing our dual-axis tracking technology. Beautiful, functional, and revolutionary.
1.8m diameter when deployed • Telescoping leg 1.5m–3m • 45kg total weight • Grid-tie compatible
The Sunflower Gimbal Tracker isn't just efficient technology — it's a stunning addition to any garden, home, or commercial space. See how our biomimetic design transforms outdoor spaces while generating clean energy.
Our sunflower-inspired design complements natural landscapes beautifully. Unlike bulky traditional solar panels, the SGT becomes a decorative feature that enhances your outdoor space while producing clean energy.
With its compact footprint and elegant appearance, the SGT fits seamlessly into residential gardens, patios, and yards. Generate power without compromising aesthetics.
Join the renewable energy revolution with technology that looks as good as it performs. The SGT proves that sustainability and beauty can coexist.
The solar industry has a fundamental flaw that costs homeowners and businesses billions in lost energy every year. Fixed solar panels are installed at a single angle and never move — meaning they only capture peak sunlight for a fraction of the day. As the sun travels across the sky from east to west, fixed panels increasingly miss the direct rays that generate the most electricity. Add to this the problem of overheating — solar panels actually lose efficiency as they get hotter — and you have a system that is far less effective than the technology promises.
Existing solar tracking systems do exist, but they cost upwards of £15,000, require professional installation, heavy foundations, and complex maintenance contracts. They are simply out of reach for the average homeowner, small business, or off-grid enthusiast. Until now.
Every component of the SGT has been designed from the ground up to maximise energy output, minimise cost, and make solar tracking accessible to everyone.
Our two-axis gimbal system rotates the solar petals to follow the sun's exact position throughout the entire day — from sunrise to sunset — on both the horizontal and vertical planes. No fixed solar panel can match this precision.
Ten individually optimised solar petal panels arranged in a genuine sunflower pattern maximise the total surface area exposed to direct sunlight. The organic curved shape is not just beautiful — it is aerodynamically efficient and structurally superior to flat panel designs.
Solar panels lose efficiency as temperature rises. Our integrated water cooling circuit keeps panels at their optimal operating temperature year-round — while simultaneously heating water for domestic or commercial use. Two benefits from one system.
The SGT is fully compatible with grid-tie inverters, meaning excess electricity generated by your system can be fed back into the national grid. In the UK, the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) means your energy company pays you for every unit you export. Your SGT doesn't just save you money — it earns you money.
Our smaller SGT models are designed to be genuinely portable. They attach securely to standard car roof racks, making them ideal for camping, off-grid adventures, remote working, agricultural use, and temporary installations. Set up in minutes, pack away in minutes.
The SGT's telescoping leg adjusts from 1.5 metres to 3 metres in height, allowing perfect positioning for every installation environment — whether in a domestic garden, on a commercial rooftop, in a field, or at a remote off-grid location.
Your investment will fund the purchase of two advanced industrial robotic arms that will automate our manufacturing process. This automation will allow us to scale rapidly, reduce per-unit costs significantly, and maintain the highest quality standards at every production stage.
Every SGT unit is designed, engineered, and assembled in the United Kingdom. We are committed to UK manufacturing, supporting British jobs, and maintaining full control of our supply chain and quality standards. When you invest in SGT, you invest in British clean energy innovation.
Nature perfected the sunflower's ability to track the sun over millions of years of evolution. We have studied and replicated this behaviour in engineered form — creating a solar system that is as elegant as it is effective. The result is technology that feels natural because it is inspired by nature.
From portable roof-rack units for adventures and off-grid use, to full-sized grid-tie systems for homes and businesses — the SGT range has a solution for every need and budget.
SGT-250 Home: Perfect for residential gardens and small businesses
Ideal for adventurers, farmers, remote workers, and festival use. Take your solar power anywhere.
Our flagship home system. Reduce your electricity bill by up to 80% and earn money through the Smart Export Guarantee.
Scalable commercial installations for businesses, farms, schools, and industrial sites. Custom configurations available.
Our full Bill of Materials has been independently costed. The table below shows exactly where we stand today — and the dramatic improvement that robotic automation (funded by this campaign) delivers.
| Product | RRP | COG — Manual | Margin — Manual | COG — Automated | Margin — Automated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🚗 SGT-Portable | £895 | ~£680 | ~24% | ~£408 | ~54% |
| 🏡 SGT-250 Home ⭐ | £2,395 | £2,267.80 | 5.3% | £1,360.68 | 43.2% |
| 🏭 SGT-Commercial (4-unit cluster) | £8,500 | £9,071.20 | Pre-auto | ~£5,443 | ~36% |
| SGT-250 at scale (500+ units/yr) | £2,395 | — | — | ~£980–£1,100 | 54–59% |
Manual production delivers thin margins — the business covers costs but cannot scale. This is exactly why the robotic arms are not a luxury but a necessity.
Two robotic arms cut manufacturing COG by ~40%, unlocking 43%+ gross margins on the SGT-250 and a clear path to profitability from the very first batch.
Volume panel purchasing and supply chain consolidation push margins to 54–59% at 500+ units/year — comparable to leading consumer electronics brands.
* All costs are estimates based on current supplier market pricing. COG = Cost of Goods. Full BOM available on request.
The SGT is fully designed for grid-tie operation — meaning your system connects directly to the national electricity grid through a compatible inverter. This is the most financially rewarding way to use solar in the UK, and the SGT makes it more accessible than ever before.
Under the UK Government's Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) scheme, your energy supplier is legally required to pay you for every kilowatt-hour of electricity you export to the grid. Combined with the 60–80% more energy the SGT generates compared to fixed panels, the financial case for investing is compelling.
Your SGT generates DC electricity from sunlight. A grid-tie inverter converts this to AC electricity matching the grid frequency. Excess power flows to the grid automatically — and you get paid for it.
UK energy suppliers pay between 4p and 15p per kWh exported. With the SGT generating up to 80% more than fixed panels, your SEG earnings are proportionally higher than any fixed-panel system.
Pair your SGT with a battery storage system to store daytime generation for evening use. Combined with grid-tie export, this gives you maximum flexibility and the best possible return on your investment.
Our smaller portable SGT units attach to standard car roof racks for complete mobility. Perfect for camping, agricultural use, remote sites, or anywhere you need power without a grid connection.
Every SGT comes with smart monitoring capability, allowing you to track your generation, consumption, and export in real time via your smartphone. Know exactly how much your system is earning at any moment.
The SGT's lightweight 45kg design means no heavy groundworks or complex foundations are required. A qualified electrician can complete a full installation in a single day, dramatically reducing installation costs versus traditional tracker systems.
We are raising £60,000 to purchase two advanced industrial robotic arms that will automate our manufacturing process, dramatically reduce unit costs, and allow us to scale production to meet demand. Every penny raised goes directly into building the future of affordable solar tracking.
Back this project and help us bring beautiful, efficient solar tracking to gardens and homes across the UK
The SGT isn't just a product — it's a contribution to the planet's future. Every unit deployed replaces fossil fuel generated electricity, reduces carbon emissions, and contributes to the UK's net-zero targets. Here is what our roadmap looks like for the first three years of full production.
Each SGT-250 unit saves approximately 3 tonnes of CO₂ per year compared to grid electricity. Over a 25-year lifespan, that is 75 tonnes of CO₂ per unit — equivalent to taking a car off the road for over seven years. At 2,400 units by year three, the collective impact is transformational.
Beyond the environmental mission, SGT represents a compelling commercial opportunity in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the global economy. Here is why sophisticated investors and early backers are choosing to support us.
The UK solar market is valued at £13.4 billion and growing at 20% annually. Global solar tracker market is projected to reach $12.8 billion by 2030. SGT is positioned at the intersection of affordability and innovation in this explosive growth sector.
No other product on the market combines dual-axis tracking, water cooling, hot water generation, and grid-tie compatibility in a single affordable unit. Our biomimetic design is distinctive, innovative, and extremely difficult to replicate quickly.
Our detailed Bill of Materials puts the SGT-250 Cost of Goods at £2,267.80 in manual production — a 5.3% margin at £2,395 RRP. Once the robotic arms funded by this campaign are in place, automation cuts COG to ~£1,361, delivering a 43.2% gross margin. At 500+ units/year with volume purchasing, margins are projected to reach 54–59%.
UK Government net-zero commitments, rising energy prices, and growing consumer awareness of climate change are all powerful macro tailwinds pushing demand for affordable, effective solar solutions. SGT benefits from all of these trends simultaneously.
The robotic arm automation funded by this campaign transforms our production capacity from artisan to industrial scale. Once in place, we can produce hundreds of units per month with consistent quality and dramatically lower unit costs.
We are building a British brand in a sector dominated by overseas manufacturers. Our UK production, UK jobs, and UK supply chain resonates with both consumers and institutional buyers who prioritise local sourcing and supply chain security.
The SGT transforms outdoor spaces into elegant power stations. Our investors aren't just backing technology — they're supporting a vision of sustainable living that's beautiful, practical, and accessible to everyone.
Iain Barker is an innovator, engineer, and renewable energy enthusiast who has spent years studying the intersection of biomimetic design and solar technology. The Sunflower Gimbal Tracker was born from a simple but powerful observation: sunflowers have been tracking the sun for millions of years. Why aren't our solar panels doing the same?
Combining hands-on engineering expertise with a passion for accessible clean energy, Iain has developed the SGT from concept through to detailed design stage and is now ready to bring it to full production with the support of a community of forward-thinking backers and investors.
Iain believes passionately that clean energy technology should be affordable, beautiful, and available to everyone — not just those who can afford £15,000 tracking systems or industrial solar farms.
Join the growing community of forward-thinking investors and early adopters who are backing the Sunflower Gimbal Tracker. Whether you contribute £100 or £4,250, you are helping to make affordable, beautiful, effective solar tracking a reality for everyone. Your investment funds British innovation, supports clean energy, and could earn you a free SGT system when we enter production.