Array Technologies establishes “Array Tech Research Center” to accelerate tracker innovation and strengthen customer coll...
March 09 2021 - 04:01PM
Array Technologies (NASDAQ: ARRY) (“Array”), one of the world’s
largest manufacturers of ground-mounted systems used in solar
energy projects, today announced the creation of the Array Tech
Research Center, a site dedicated to researching, developing and
field testing advanced solar tracker technology. Located in
Phoenix, AZ, the Research Center will serve as a proving ground
where customers can explore product
prototypes that address common utility-scale solar
challenges, including foundation costs, site grading requirements,
large module compatibility, and installation
time. Array’s engineers will use the facility to demonstrate
how developers and EPCs can overcome these challenges using
new technology developed by the company.
“Array is a longstanding leader in innovation, and we are making
significant investments in new product development this year. The
research center is part of that investment and will allow us to
work more closely with our customers on the development of new
technology,” said Jim Fusaro, Chief Executive Officer of Array
Technologies. “Installation is a growing portion of the total cost
of a solar energy project and continued reductions in the cost of
solar energy will require faster and more efficient installation
methods. Having a proving ground where we can demonstrate new means
and methods for installing trackers to customers will help us
accelerate adoption of our technology and extend our lead over our
competitors.”
Some of the innovations that Array is showcasing at the research
center and in the field, include:
- Extended row configurations – The new DuraTrack® HZ v3
extended row configuration increases the length of a tracker row by
as much as 33 percent, which further builds on
Array’s industry-leading power density. Higher power
density reduces the number of
components required per megawatt which lowers cost
per watt and results in lower LCOE.
- New optimized foundation tracker systems – Foundations are a
significant contributor to the total installed cost of a tracker
system. Array is developing a new tracker that requires fewer posts
per megawatt, significantly reducing the number of labor and
machine hours required to install the system.
- Toolless module mounting technology – A utility-scale solar
project can have over a million solar modules and mounting them to
the tracker system is a time-consuming, labor-intensive process.
Building on the company’s innovative, time-saving single-bolt
module clamp, Array is exploring both toolless and no-bolt
attachment systems that will enable modules to be installed faster,
safer and more efficiently than current installation methods
allow.
- Rough terrain tracker solutions – Historically, sites with
hilly terrain have required significant grading prior to installing
a solar system. Site work is costly and can impact the economics of
a solar energy project. Array will be demonstrating new technology
that can significantly reduce or even eliminate costly site work on
hilly terrain.
- Enhanced tracking performance enabled by software – Leveraging
the existing capabilities of the company’s SmarTrackTM software,
Array will be further enhancing functionality that will enable its
tracker systems to respond dynamically to a range of varying site
conditions. Using the company’s software, solar energy project
owners can increase their revenues through greater energy
generation and better protect their assets from damage with
automated responses to anticipated weather events from preventative
alerts.
“Array’s new research center underscores their continued
commitment to working collaboratively with customers to find ways
to reduce cost. Time on site is one of the biggest drivers of
installation cost for a utility-scale PV plant and technologies
that increase efficiency and reduce labor hours have tremendous
value,” said Stephen Jones, President
of Primoris Renewable Energy, a subsidiary
of Primoris Services Corporation. “Array’s collaborative
approach and focus on innovation distinguishes them as an equipment
supplier and makes them a preferred partner as we continue to grow
our solar business.” Customers and partners are
encouraged to contact their Array customer service representative
if interested in scheduling a tour of the Array Tech Research
Center.
About Array Technologies, Inc.
Array Technologies (NASDAQ: ARRY) is a leading global technology
company providing tracker solutions and services for utility-scale
solar energy projects as one of the world's largest manufacturers
of ground-mounted systems. With efficient installation and terrain
flexibility coupled with high reliability, durability, and
performance, Array delivers a lower levelized cost of energy. The
Company's focus on innovation, combined with its customer-centric
approach, has helped achieve some of the industry's best returns.
Array Technologies is headquartered in the United States with
offices in Europe, Central America, and Australia. Contact us
at arraytechinc.com or
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