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Ground Mount Single Axis Tracking
ViaSol Energy Solutions offers procurement and installation service for ground mount single axis tracking systems from quality technology providers. Our systems use UL listed tracker control components, and the system layout is customizable to fit the needs of most projects. Installation of our systems is less costly than for earlier generation tracker designs because our designs require no field welding, use fewer foundations, and incorporate off-the-shelf components. Our systems are designed to offer:
- High Reliability
- Maximum Specific Output
- Reduced Installed Cost
- Minimized Maintenance Expense
- Long Term Ease of Maintenance and Repair
Elevated Single Axis Tracking for Parking Shade and Other Applications
In addition to ground mount trackers, ViaSol Energy Solutions offers a unique, economically efficient, elevated tracking system that is designed to be used as a parking shade structure and has been engineered to be suitable for a large range of urban-integrated and rural applications. This system produces up to 30% more power than fixed horizontal systems with installed cost per kW comparable to that of roof mounted systems – an ideal solution for PPA developers and commercial entities.
Features of the ViaSol Single Axis Tracker
- Deployable elevated over parking lots and parking structures
- Designed for the highest tracking reliability and up-time
- Optimization of system output for the complete range of sun, sky and climate conditions
- Fully scalable from 100kW to multi-megawatt
- 15% to 20% more light capture and power output than fixed tilt systems
- Up to 50% more light capture and power output than flat systems
- Automatic stow mechanism protects the tracker during high wind events