Tag: Solar Trackers
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Soltec debuts slimmed down, structurally reinforced SF8 solar tracker
Single-axis tracker manufacturer Soltec is debuting its new SF8 tracker, which will differentiate itself with a minimum 2×60 configuration and 4 to 6 strings and improve upon the previous generation with a more robust structure. A reinforced torque tube with a new, improved geometry, together with an autonomous self-stow system, contributeRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Nextracker explains its bifacial PV gains and how to accurately model them in PVsyst
Nextracker recently published findings from its bifacial solar tracker research. It explains some of the advantages inherent within its NX Horizon single-axis tracker design for achieving bifacial gains, but more importantly, it shows how these gains can be accurately modeled within PVsyst. The entire report is worth a deep-dive, butRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Array Technologies’ SmarTrack adds 5 percent boost to solar energy production, says DNV GL
Array Technologies has added more functionality to its performance-enhancing SmarTrack software, and independent research by engineers at DNV GL say the system is capable of upping energy harvest another 5 percent. SmarTrack maximizes system output by recovering energy that would have otherwise been sacrificed due to uneven terrain or diffuse lightRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Longroad Energy finances 331-MW Prospero 2 solar project, includes two PPAs
Longroad Energy Holdings, a US-based renewable energy developer, owner and operator, announced the financial close and commencement of construction of the Prospero 2 Solar Project, a 331 megawatt direct current project located in Andrews County, TX. Longroad will manage construction as well as continue to own the $320 million project,Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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Pattern Energy starts construction of 105-MW Phoenix Solar Project in Texas
Pattern Energy Group LP has successfully completed financing and started construction of its 105 MWt direct current Phoenix Solar Project located in Fannin County, Texas. ING Capital LLC provided construction and term project financing and tax equity was provided by RBC Community Investments, a subsidiary of RBC. Phoenix Solar is oneRead More — Solar Builder magazine