BOOST YOUR EARNINGS

The investment cost of an S250 is around 10% higher than that of an equal capacity fixed PV installation, while the power production increase is between 15% to 25%. As a result, if an investor has a fixed size license with an attractive feed-in tariff, he can invest more money, while enjoining a better IRR and NPV on the investment. If an investor has a fixed investment capital, the installed capacity will be around 10% lower, but the total production will be 5% to 15% higher, again pushing the IRR and the NPV of the investment higher.

PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE

A tracker’s energy production curve is almost constant throughout the day, in contrast to a fixed PV installation that produces the majority of the energy during noon. In many countries, there is already a surplus of energy production in noon and a lack of energy production in the morning and the afternoon. This phenomenon will be intensified in the next decades, as solar energy increases its proportion in the electricity generation. Also after the end of the existing PPAs, the solar producers will lose the benefit of the feed-in tariff and will sell their energy at prices driven by the competition. Producers whose installations production curve have a better match to the demand will have an advantage during price negotiations. The S250 also reduces the CAPEX and the LCOE in installations that implement energy storage, since the increase in production hours equals a proportional reduction to the energy storage needs.

The S250 uses hydraulic axis drive, which despite its higher cost compared to other technologies, is the only safe choice for harsh environments (proven for decades in earth-moving machinery). The hydraulic circuit is isolated from the environment and the hydraulic oil is constantly filtered by a micro-filter. This makes the operation possible even in the thin dust of a desert, securing reliable and low maintenance operation for many years.

The innovative Six-Axis Hinge can absorb up to 10 cm of pole misplacement in any direction, it also makes possible the installation on areas with extreme slopes. Slopes up to 17 degrees can easily compensated in the North-South axis, and unlimited slope in the East-West.

Since the Six-Axis Hinge does not interfere with the PV modules during operation, there are no gaps between the PV modules, making the S250 the solution with the best ground coverage ratio in the market.

The S250 uses an open loop astronomical algorithm. By using direct GPS information, the Plant Controller CPU solves the astronomical algorithm to find the sun’s position and drives the PV module surface to the most appropriate position against the sun.

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS

• Type: Modular, horizontal single axis solar tracker (rotation axis orientation south to north parallel to the ground)
• Range of motion: -48° to +48°
• Maximum surface area: 124 m² per Table 1488 m² total (12 Tables)

INSTALLATION CHARACTERISTICS

• Possible Foundations:
  • Rammed pole
  • Concrete pile
  • Concrete ballast
  • Direct mounting on structures
• Distance between Tables: 5,5 to 8 m (7m recommended)
• Distance between foundations along a Table: 5 to 6 m
• Min. distance from ground during operation: 0,5 m
• Max. height during operation: 2,6 m
• Ground coverage ratio: 35%-50%
• Field slope up to 17° by design (or more if a custom solution is required)

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• 230/400V 3-phase AC ±10%, 50-60 Hz
• 240/480V 3-phase AC ±10%, 60 Hz
• Daily energy consumption: 0,25 kW∙h typical / 0,35 kW∙h maximum

DRIVE

• Type: Hydraulic
• Maintenance:
  • Annual inspection and greasing of the motion cylinder joints
  • Hydraulic oil and filter change every 5 years