A Texas-based solar manufacturer has given its tracking systems a face lift. Kemper says its Kemtrack system has modified module surfaces ranging from 70 to 125 square meters, an improved control mechanism, and optimized stability of the dual-axis trackers.
“Demand for renewable and environmentally friendly energy is ever increasing in the US. We’re looking to perform solar installations in urban areas and in open spaces,” says Kemper GmbH Chief Executive Björn Kemper. “The units are ideal for these areas due to their more than 40% greater energy yield than fixed installations and optimized use of the available spaces.”
Unlike fixed systems, dual-axis solar trackers allow for energy generation at any time of the day, such that a high planable electricity supply is obtained. This is particularly advantageous in markets such as the US where electricity prices vary greatly depending on the time of day. But classic fixed solar installations do not deliver their maximum output in the afternoon in particular, when electricity prices are the highest.
“Having presented the first of the trackers at Intersolar Europe in Munich this past June, we’re now ready to bring them to U.S. market at Solar Power International in Dallas,” says Kemper Solar Division Manager Alexander Lenfers. Thanks to largely automated manufacturing using welding robots, plus low material use, Kemper Solar has been able to price these devices attractively, while still enhancing their stability. The heart of each tracker is a central support tube with an integrated elevation drive, which optimizes force distribution across the entire module surface.
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