There are no widely publicized specific brand recommendations solely for flood sensors designed explicitly for solar trackers in the given search results. However, some useful insights and general sensor options relevant to flood monitoring that could be applicable to solar tracker systems are available.
Flood Sensors for Solar Trackers
- Solar trackers in flood-prone areas can be outfitted with flood sensors to detect rising water levels. These sensors can trigger the tracker to stow the solar panels above the water surface to avoid damage from flooding. This approach complements designs that already provide elevated post heights to anticipate floods.
- The goal of these sensors is to detect water pooling beneath the system early enough to stow the panels and prevent submersion, though some manufacturers say modules can withstand temporary submersion.
Potential Sensor Brands and Solutions
- Seametrics offers sensors designed specifically for flood alert monitoring, such as the LevelScout2X sensor paired with BaroScout2X. These sensors provide reliable water-level measurements and support flood monitoring through battery-powered or solar-powered telemetry systems. Such features could suit remote, flood-prone solar tracker installations where power availability is an issue.
- Solar-powered flood warning systems exist that incorporate solar panels powering sensors and transmitters for flood alerts. While not explicitly designed for solar trackers, these systems demonstrate the use of solar-compatible sensors to monitor high water or flood conditions.
Solar Tracker Systems with Integrated Protection
- ARRAY Technologies’ DuraTrack® solar tracker features a fully automatic, failure-free wind-load mitigation system that does not rely on external sensors or electricity, but there is no mention of integrated flood sensors. This highlights a focus on mechanical resilience rather than sensor-triggered flood response.
Summary
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Flood Sensors for Trackers | Used to stow panels above floodwaters; no specific brand uniquely recommended for trackers |
| Seametrics LevelScout2X | Reliable flood monitoring sensor suitable for remote use with battery or solar power |
| Solar Flood Warning Systems | Solar-powered sensors and transmitters for flood alerts (general use, not tracker-specific) |
| ARRAY DuraTrack® | Robust flood and weather resistance by design but without flood sensors or electronic stow |
In conclusion, while no single brand is specifically endorsed for flood sensors on solar trackers, sensor companies like Seametrics provide reliable flood monitoring solutions that can be adapted for this purpose. Additionally, solar warning and sensor systems designed for flood detection using solar power may complement tracker flood protection strategies. Custom integration of such sensors with solar tracker control systems is likely the current practical approach.
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