Hello, fellow solar enthusiasts!
I’m very excited to share some groundbreaking innovation that’s stirring up our beloved solar industry. A relatively unknown yet remarkable piece of technology has earned its spot in the limelight—the SkyLink Tracker System. Running on solar power, complete with its snow and hail response systems (how cool is that?), this tracker system promises more efficient energy harvesting from your solar array for home.
This is the brainchild of Array Technologies, a well-known player among solar companies, specialized in advancing solar tracking solutions. The SkyLink includes a jaw-dropping eight linked-row architecture and a host of Array SmarTrack features. It’s designed to handle passive wind mitigation, while its PV string powered brushless DC motor ensures controlled and effective operation.
One of the key highlights I’m thrilled about is its wireless communication named “Zigbee.” What sets Zigbee apart is its defense-in-depth approach, a strong recommendation by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Yes, you heard it right—the big guys themselves! Like a fortress, SkyLink can offer multiple layers of protection against any possible security breaches through wireless communication.
Installing your solar panels for your home just received a flexibility boost. SkyLink’s unique architecture allows more leeway within a site layout, helping increase the PV capacity and cost savings for sites with irregular boundaries.
To sweeten the package, the control system doesn’t have a battery, enabling the tracker to operate even in extreme cold climates. This buddy is rated to handle temperatures from a freezing -40°F to a boiling 140°F ambient!
Sounds like the ideal pick for any solar company worth its salt, right? And mind you, this isn’t just for your traditional framed crystalline module. The SkyLink tracker flexibly supports virtually all commercially available modules, be it framed or frameless crystalline, thin film, bifacial or back rails.
Now, if you’re wondering about hitching this genius to your solar array for home and whether the grid’s availability could be an issue. Here’s the spoiler: it won’t be! The PV-powered control system empowers the tracker to move whether the grid’s on or off. Plus, the ingenious automated response system can detect hail or snow and command the tracker to automatically stow.
With a 10-year structural warranty, the SkyLink tracker system is a promising leap in the right direction for the ever-evolving solar industry. Brett Miller, acting as CEO at Array Technologies explains, “As destructive storms become more frequent, our new SkyLink tracker system, with its reliable wireless communication, ensures that solar production remains uninterrupted during power grid disruptions and adverse weather.”
The future of solar companies indeed looks bright with game-changing tech like the SkyLink Tracker System driving us towards cleaner, renewable energy solutions. And hey, if there was ever a time to opt for solar panels for your home, I’d say the time is now!
So, are you as thrilled about this as I am? It’s great to see the solar industry grow and provide us with more efficient solutions. As always, I’m here to help you stay informed and guide you in your solar journey.
Stay sun-powered, folks!
Original Articlehttps://pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/08/07/array-technologies-unveils-wireless-tracker-system-that-requires-no-trenching/
