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Increasing Output up to 38%
Solar panels produce the most power when they are directly facing the sun. When in this orientation the
panels have the maximum possible panel area exposed for collection of the sun's energy and conversion
into electricity. Through solar tracking, RayTracker GC allows your photovoltaic system to get dramatic
improvements in energy output.
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Withstanding Extreme Elements
The RayTracker GC team set out to create a tracker more reliable and longer-lasting than competing
products, and to this end leveraged extensive multi-disciplinary experience, state-of-the-art computer
modeling tools, industry standards and third-party experts to ensure that the design withstands extreme
environmental conditions. State-certified Professional Engineers (P.E.) have reviewed
and signed off on the Finite Element Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis
and codebook calculations, for use in site design and permitting. For information about the permitting
package, please contact us.
Manufacturing
Built in the USA, RayTracker GC is fabricated using robotic cutting, welding, Computer Numeric Controlled metal
processing and rigid quality control. This state-of-the-art automation equipment ensures the highest quality parts
are delivered on time to your job site.
Installation
The RayTracker GC design process was focused on reducing installation cost. For example, extensive field welding of
beams was replaced with simple, bolt-together beams developed for rapid field deployment. The major subassemblies of
the RayTracker GC are factory preassembled, further reducing time spent on field deployment.
Accuracy of Tracking
Based on the time, date and installation location, the RayTracker GC distributed
actuation system autonomously points the panels at the sun. Each second, the
RayTracker GC control system records data from a GPS satellite and uses a
custom-designed actuator to position panels into optimal position.
Shade Avoidance
Proprietary Shade Avoidance Technology allows the RayTracker GC to gather more energy from the
sun early and late in the day. The output of standard photovoltaic panels is dramatically reduced
when shadowed. The RayTracker GC Shade Avoidance Technology moves the panels in the opposite direction
as the sun's movement early and late in the day to prevent shading and optimize energy output.
Rapid Response Obstruction Sensing
The RayTracker GC control system is equipped to handle the unexpected. If there is an
obstruction blocking the tracker's movement, the RayTracker GC 16 bit RISC microcontroller will sense the
obstruction within 200 milliseconds and pause the actuation system until the obstruction is removed.
Reliability
Industry-leading destructive test methodologies were used to address the reliability challenge. As an example, automated
test equipment was designed and built to stress the RayTracker GC bearings for more than 50 years. To achieve this feat,
the bearings were continually run through their full range of motion while a hydraulic press applied 3000 pounds of
pressure and ISO Standard 12103-1 A4 calibrated dust into the bearing assembly.
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