The high-tilt tracker developed by Array Technologies significantly improves resilience in hail-prone regions through several key features:
- 77-Degree Stow Capability: The tracker can tilt to a high angle of 77 degrees in either direction, providing superior protection from hail by reducing the surface area exposed to falling hailstones. This stow capability is effective regardless of wind speed or direction.
- Integrated Hail Mitigation: It combines high-angle hail stow with ARRAY’s Hail Alert Response and Passive Wind Stow capabilities. This allows for both proactive and reactive hail risk mitigation, ensuring that solar panels are positioned to minimize damage during severe weather events.
- Durability Enhancements: The system incorporates updates such as a new bearing housing, larger gear rack, and an advanced damper. These enhancements enable a steeper angle hard stop, further increasing the system’s resilience in severe hail conditions.
- Energy Efficiency: By utilizing passive wind stow, the tracker can achieve up to a 5% energy gain compared to active stow trackers. This not only protects the system but also optimizes energy production.
- Proven Technology Basis: The tracker is built on the proven ARRAY DuraTrack design, ensuring a robust foundation for its advanced features.
Overall, these features help safeguard solar panels in the most severe and unpredictable weather conditions, making them highly effective in hail-prone regions.
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