Tag: Solar Trackers

  • 10 structural solar mounting problems to avoid, observed by PV Diagnostics

    One of the most important factors while optimizing the cost of a solar power plant is Module Mounting Structure (MMS), which is a key ingredient in the successful running of a solar power plant. Most of the BoS components like transformers, inverter, cables, SCB, etc. are bought from the suppliersRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • HellermannTyton adds bifacial module wire management insight to solar tracker white paper

    HellermannTyton’s Wire Management for Single Axis Trackers white paper has been updated to include extensive commentary on bifacial modules as well as modules with split J boxes. The publication provides industry insights and guidance on best practices for installers, site owners and MROs. “As the utility scale solar market evolves,Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Details on DNV GL’s assessment of the TrinaPro Smart Solar tracker system

    DNV GL, a quality assurance and risk management company, recently finished up a Technology Assessment Report for Trina Solar Co.’s all-in solar module and tracker system, the TrinaPro Smart Solar Solution, which consists of modules manufactured by Trina Solar, trackers manufactured by NClave, a Trina Solar subsidiary, and inverters manufacturedRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Case study: Navigating solar supply chain disruption during a global pandemic

    The novel coronavirus has impacted virtually every aspect of our lives, including the fight against climate change. Solar developers have faced supply chain disruption and have risked missing deadlines that could make or break the development of a renewable energy project. Our firm, Leyline Renewable Capital, provides development-stage funding forRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Seven solar tracker system tweaks and new tech to know in 2020

    Sunfolding’s pneumatics One unique tracker design on display at Intersolar 2020 back in February was the bellow-actuated Sunfolding single axis tracker. The bellow, manufactured with a DuPont polymer, uses no motors to actuate the table, and relies on off-the-shelf pneumatics to inflate the bellow. The company recently upgraded its initialRead More — Solar Builder magazine