•Special enclosure protects solar tracker electronics from extreme temperatures as low as -40°C
•Lightning protection includes lightning rods on the solar tracker and Class 2 surge protection
•Remote monitoring informs the owner if solar tracker maintenance is required
•Secure website ensures the solar tracker system can be monitored and controlled remotely
•Automatic weather warnings position the solar tracker for severe weather
•Remote and automatic system overdrive capability moves the solar tracker system quickly into a safe position
•Astronomic solar tracking accuracy is not affected by dirt, snow and ice build-up on “brightest spot in the sky” sensors
•Sleep angle parking position prevents snow build up and remote control capacity enables the solar tracker system to dump snow should it ever accumulate
•Storm stabilizers absorb the vibrations caused by high winds, preventing mechanical damage
Ground Mount
In cases where there is not sufficient roof space, solar modules can also be mounted on the grounds of your property. The most common type of ground mount is a wedge structure constructed from steel supports anchored in concrete footings. The remainder of the structure is built from aluminum or galvanized steel.
Pitched–Roof Mount
Roof mounts are more difficult to install and maintain, particularly if the roof orientation and angle are not compatible with the optimum solar array tilt angle. Penetrating the roof seal is inevitable and leaks may occur. Also, it is important to achieve a firm and secure attachment of the array mounting brackets to the roof. Attaching the mounting brackets to the rafters will provide the best foundation, but this may be difficult because module size and rafter spacing are usually not compatible. If there is access to the underside of the roof, 2 x 6-inch blocks can be inserted between the rafters and the attachment made to the blocks. Attaching the array to the plywood sheathing of the roof may result in roof damage, particularly if high winds are likely.
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