In our ever-evolving solar industry, solar companies are continuously innovating to bring easy, efficient, and economic solar panels for your home and larger utility-scale projects. Recently, one such solar company has taken a giant leap in its technology. The renowned solar tracker solution provider, Array Technologies, has upgraded its Array STI H250 solar tracker with a brand-new driveline motion transmission system. Designed with precision and efficiency at its core, this tracker is set to revolutionize solar array for home as well as utility-scale projects.
This redesigned tracker’s most notable feature lies in its driveline – a technology borrowed from the well-regarded DuraTrack tracker. This addition ensures an effortless removal of the driveline, which can be paramount in specific installation scenarios such as agrivoltaic installations. For instance, in an agrivoltaic setting, you can disconnect the slew drives to restrict each row’s movement, which allows the passage of tractors, thus enhancing maintenance and utility tasks between rows.
The modifications to the Array STI H250 don’t end there. Other updates include a reduced number of piles per tracker, increased east-west tilt, a broadened north-south angle between rows, and an integrated control system. What’s more, the tracker also offers compatibility with the Array SmarTrack energy optimization software. This specialized suite, containing products like Array SmarTrack Backtracking, Array SmarTrack Diffuse, Array SmarTrack Automated Snow Response, and Array SmarTrack Automated Hail Response, can adeptly handle utility-scale solar project challenges.
The new STI H250 carries the ability to adjust its tilt based on the geographical location, prevailing weather conditions, and the terrain of the installation. This optimizes the solar tracker’s utility, making it suitable for locations with undulating terrains and varying weather patterns.
Array Technologies, with a 30-year track record and a global footprint, has shown a solid commitment to domestic sourcing and manufacturing. Last year, it announced a strategic agreement with a structural-grade steel tubing manufacturer to secure supply from a new steel mill based in Texas. The adoption of locally sourced steel in producing solar tracker tubing is a clever response to the set domestic content requirements in the Inflation Reduction Act.
To wrap up, the innovative and upgraded STI H250 solar tracker from Array Technologies presents a compelling case for both residential and utility-scale solar implementations. From its clever driveline removal system to its compatibility with advanced optimization software, the STI H250 tracker serves as an essential piece in building effective and efficient solar solutions.
Original Article: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/02/02/array-technologies-announces-dual-row-solar-tracker-upgrade/
