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SmartSolar Tracking System
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Overview
• The SmartSolar tracking system was designed with the objective to cost no more than 15% of a fixed solar PV installation. This functional design will cost less than 150-200 US$/kWp
• The design uses slewing drives, the most reliable, proven technology available, used in both solar trackers and many other demanding applications.
• The purpose of this presentation is to let you know that solar tracking can & will come back!
May 2016
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Overview
Up to 64 solar panels (48m) are driven by 1 motor.A pillar supports every 6m (picture is 3 m) May 2016
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Pillars
May 2016
The steel pillars can be rammed into the ground or in a steel enforced concrete footing
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Pillars
May 2016The pillars have sleeves that allow to compensate height differences
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Bearings
May 2016
The custom enclosure press-fits in the pillar Proven bearings are self-aligning
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Bearings
self-aligning
May 2016
The sleeves at the top of the pillar allow fine-tuning to the required height.
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Slewing drive motor
May 2016
The motor drives a 88:1 gear-box. A reliable system, used in cranes, excavators, etc.
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Slewing drive in center
May 2016
The system is fully encapsulated and hot dip galvanized to ensure long life in coastal climates
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Assembly System
May 2016
• The SmartSolar Tracker was designed for optimal cost, easy installation and high reliability, achieved by:
Custom adaptors to connect to standard, proven slewing drives
Custom enclosures for standard, proven self-aligning bearings
Laser precision cutting of all components
All-aluminum parts have the same expansion
The next sheets explain order & ease of assembly
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Pole Positioning
May 2016
The poles can be rammed into the ground or put intoConcrete depending on soil conditions
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Slewing Drive Placement
May 2016
The slewing drive has a press-fit connection for easyheight adjustment
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Slewing Drive Placement
May 2016
The slewing drive is the most reliable system available
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Bearing Placement
May 2016
The custom bearing is self-adjusting and easy to mount
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Bearing Placement
May 2016
The same press-fit connection allows height adjustment
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Axle Placement
May 2016
The precision anodized aluminum axle is shoved in
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Axle Placement
May 2016
Bearings and axles are positioned one by one
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Axle Placement
May 2016
The profiles that hold the panels fit exactly in laser-cutpatterns at both ends of the axle
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Axle Placement
May 2016
The connecting axle is shoved in at the other side ofthe slewing drive.
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Axle Placement
May 2016
The precision-manufactured parts fit exactly for easyassembly.
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Axle Placement
May 2016
Each axle segment is 5.90 meter long for efficient transport (20 & 40 ft container)
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Profile Placement
May 2016
The profiles cross the axle through laser-cut patternsthat fit very tight at both ends of the axle
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Profile Placement
May 2016
The tight fit to the axle adds significant strength.
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Profile Placement
May 2016
All profiles are easily and accurately positioned
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PV panel Placement
May 2016
Panels are easily shoved into the profiles one by one
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Bracing
May 2016
The unique bracing is a strong high-wind protection
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Bracing
May 2016
The bracings are both connected to the panel ends andbeginnings, ensuring a rigid structure
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Bracing
May 2016
The top and bottom bracings are esthetically pleasing, light and strong.
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Better By Design!
May 2016
Cost efficient, highly durable and aesthetically superior.
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Flat Roof top application
May 2016
The smallest SmartSolar tracker (16 PV panels)
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Solar Farm Application
May 2016
A 48m SmartSolar tracker (64 PV panels – 1 drive).60m long is likely also feasible.
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Solar Farm Application
May 2016
Large solar farms can be realized easily and efficiently
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The next steps
May 2016
• This functional design of the SmartSolar tracker is/will be presented to various advisors, suppliers, mechanical engineers and finally to mold designers.
• After review this will lead to a revised concept, followedby the final design of the molds for profiles, brackets and the bearing enclosures. This design and the strengthcalculations will be reviewed by our advisory board.
• Then a pilot production will be used for prototyping
• Finally the design will be offered for approvals to authorities in target markets.
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For more information
May 2016
• We expect to have our website ready in Summer 2016
• Until then, we share information with our network on our popular LinkedIn Group Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3859688