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LINAK U.S.
LINAK provides solar tracking actuators. The LA37
electric actuator was designed speciically for solar
applications in harsh, outdoor environments. It has
been proven through extensive, lifetime environ-
Array Technologies, Inc.
POSITAL-FRABA
mental and climatic tests. LA37 actuator features
Solar and Renewable Power
Array Tech’s DuraTrack HZ single-axis tracking POSITAL-FRABA is an international supplier of Systems LLC
a static holding force of up to 45 kN, as well as
system has fewer motors, structural material, position sensors with applications in the solar embedded electronics and feedback such as Hall
and parts per megawatt than any other utility- power industry. IXARC absolute/incremental Solar and Renewable Power Systems offers pulses and Modbus RTU.
scale tracking system currently on the market. the Sonnen System Dual-Axis PV tracking
rotary encoders and TILTIX inclinometers
systems, which align solar panels at the www.linak-us.com
The adaptable DuraTrack HZ has undergone inde- are ideal for use in single and dual-axis
pendent engineering review and rigorous testing, solar trackers for all kinds of PV, CSP, or CPV optimum angle to the sun for optimum power
including full-scale wind tunnel testing. Pre-as- systems. Reliability, especially under harsh generation. This process allows the energy
sembled components and a reliable design, cou- usually generated using static PV panels to be
conditions, is assured by highly effective envi-
pled with engineering and project management ronmental sealing (IP69K) and robust, damage- increased by as much as 45%. Some of the
support, provide one of the most comprehensive resistant packaging. Electronic interfaces are main features of Sonnen System Dual-Axis
product experiences in the solar industry. available for most control system hardware.
www.arraytechinc.com
www.posital.com
Tracking Systems are: biaxial tracking for PV P4Q Solar Tracking Controllers
installations; centralized monitoring via the
Internet; a comprehensive safety concept; a P4Q Suntrack brand of solar tracking controllers pro-
vide DC, AC, and hydraulic solutions, and offer up to
building-integration option; and a track-back 800 MW of solar energy daily. The controllers offer
function that prevents cross-shading. The
systems offers an additional yield up to 45% features, such as backtracking, sun sensor, tempera-
ture sensors, absolute inclinometer, and more. They
compared to ixed-mount installations, with
HARNESS THE
are also UL and CE listed. P4Q Suntrack offers their
a 20-year warranty depending on the service POWER OF THE SUN
agreement. Suitable for all panel brands. own network management system to monitor sys-
tem health, upgrades, and remote monitoring.
www.srps.com
TO PUMP THE
www.suntrackpro.com
WATER YOU NEED
UTILITY-SCALE | PV
SubDrive SolarPAK System is ideal for providing
water anywhere the sun shines. Powered by a
renewable energy source, it is capable of tackling Exosun
the challenges of the harshest environments.
Exosun designs, develops, and supplies solar track-
ing systems, delivered with associated engineering
www.franklin-electric.com/solar
services. Exosun’s lagship product is the ExotrackHZ
horizontal single-axis tracker. Its robust, grease-free
Boniglioli
structure and centralized control unit make it one of
Boniglioli’s unique solution for the North the most innovative and lowest maintenance solar
trackers on the market. Highly eficient and UL certi-
American PV market is a fully, pre-integrated North American Clean Energy SolarPAK Ad.indd
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skid enclosure, which houses 1000 V DC multi- ied, ExotrackHZ improves the return-on-investment
MPPT inverters for loating arrays. With power for utility-scale solar plants.
www.exosun.us
ratings from 1.4 MWac to 2.8 MWac, the
Boniglioli RPS Station reduces BOS costs with
higher power density in a smaller footprint; the
modular architecture ensures maximum energy
harvest and increases availability. Over 1.8 GW
of Boniglioli inverter technologies are installed
worldwide in large, utility-scale applications.
www.boniglioliusa.com
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