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Spain-based Gonvarri Solar Steel presented its new TracSmarT+2V Compact solar tracker at an event in Madrid this week.
“The new tracker has now been added to our portfolio and is available to order now, with the first units available in January 2025,” a company spokesperson said. pv magazine.
Gonvarri Solar Steel said its single-row tracker can improve structural stability and performance under adverse conditions. It features improved dynamic stability against wind events, with a new “very aggressive” 55-degree protection position that is said to ensure system stability even on variable terrain slopes, as well as against wind, snow and hail.
“The design has also been optimized to mitigate the effects of geometric non-linearity thanks to its chord size, high stiffness and low torsional distortion,” the company said.
Gonvarri Solar Steel said the compact design of its tracker allows up to 5% more capacity in irregular layouts, with a slope tolerance of up to 15%. The flexibility to adapt to uneven terrain reduces earthworks by up to 30%, reducing civil engineering costs.
The tracker supports rows up to 21 meters long and 5 meters wide and can contain up to 31 panels per row. The standard height is 2.5 meters, but can be adjusted for specific needs, such as in the field of agriculture. The small size minimizes wind loads and foundation requirements, reducing structural risks.
Gonvarri Solar Steel noted the simplicity of assembly, with fewer components. The tracker eliminates damping systems and pipe connections, speeding up installation. The alignment process focuses on three key pillars, saving time and operating costs. The industrialized table mounting option improves safety and efficiency by mounting pipes, secondary components and modules on the floor.
The tracker is warranted for five years on controls and drives, and 10 years on structural components, with an operating system featuring plug-and-play batteries in waterproof compartments.
Gonvarri Solar Steel has delivered more than 22 GW in more than 45 countries. According to Wood Mackenzie, it handled 4% of global tracker shipments in 2023.
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