L R AS Published on Saturday 24 September 2022 - n° 417 - Categories:placing on the market

Improvements in trackers according to FTC Solar

US solar tracker manufacturer FTC Solar has unveiled its new hardware model, which requires less foundation and can increase energy efficiency by 5% by using

narrower rows. According to FTC Solar, the new product offers further advantages: rapid installation thanks to patented quick-attach panel technology and a reduced number of fasteners; zero-degree stowage to reduce the depth of pile burial; the ability to accommodate very large format panels withthe depth of pile burial; the ability to accommodate very large-format panels of 550 to 600 W; and a high degree of slope tolerance.

"This equipment reduces the number of piles by 18% to 36% per megawatt compared with solutions from the biggest competitors.

It will operate independently of the grid during power outages of up to three days, as it is powered by a high-energy battery.

https://www.pv-tech.org/ftc-solar-unveils-new-tracking-solution-at-re-requires-up-to-36-fewer-foundations/

PV Tech of 19 September 2022

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