Agri-PV is a clear solution that offers synergy between agriculture and clean energy generation. Beyond that, it addresses multiple economic, social, and environmental benefits. The AGRI-tracker Solution from CDS Solar creates more value by enabling:
- Decarbonization and energy security
- Sustainable dual-land use
- Increase crop yield and farmers’ income
- Community engagement
- Enhance biodiversity
- Ecological harmony
Advantages of the Agri-PV Tracker
- Increase Income: Unit area income increases, combining agricultural income with electricity sales revenue.
- Decarbonization: Provides green energy, promoting health and environmental protection by reducing carbon dioxide emissions and improving energy security.
- Raise the Utilization Rate of Land: Enables planting crops on the ground while installing a photovoltaic power station above, achieving dual-use in one location.
- Community Engagement: Provides job opportunities and promotes community economic development.
Product: HZ™ Tracker Series
CDS Solar’s innovative tracker technology is designed for versatility and reliability.
Structure:
Our HZ™ tracker series includes:
- Single driven 1P tracker
- Single driven 2P tracker
- Multi-point driven 2P tracker
- Single point driven three linkage 1P tracker
Power Supply Modes:
Customers can choose the right power supply mode according to their project needs:
- AC 110V power supply system
- AC 220V power supply system
- Photovoltaic string self-power supply system (250~1500VDC)
- Small photovoltaic panel self-power supply system (60Wp~120Wp)
Communication Modes:
- RS485 wired communication
- Zigbee wireless communication
(Other communication methods can be customized according to customer’s request.)
PV String Voltage:
- PV string voltage 1000VDC
- PV string voltage 1500VDC
We match the best tracker products according to the customer’s PV panel and inverter parameters.
Foundation:
Our flexible foundation options include:
- PHC pipe pile foundation
- Concrete pile foundation
- Steel pile foundation
- Pile type foundation
Our columns can be used as the foundation to drive directly into the ground, saving significant construction costs.
Robust Engineering & Design Process
Our tracker design ensures structural integrity and performance through rigorous analysis:
- Wind Load Calculation: Using computer simulation software FLUENT.
- Structural Stability Calculation: Using computer anti-vibration software SAP2000.
- Component Strength Calculation: Using finite element calculation software.
All designs are verified according to IEC or EURO CODE standards to ensure compliance and safety.
Advanced Site Adaptation & Protection Features
Site Slope Conditions:
The innovative HZ-SX™ tracker offers exceptional flexibility, allowing installation almost anywhere. It provides complete freedom in east-west slopes tolerance and accommodates a generous 15% (8°) grade in the north-south direction.
Storm Protection Function:
Based on regional data correlation between solar radiation and wind speed, the tracker activates storm protection, moving to a survival position (horizontal) when wind speed exceeds 12m/s (or 3-second gust exceeds 18m/s).
Blizzard Protection Function:
A dedicated snow sensor monitors snow thickness in real-time. Upon reaching a set thickness, the tracker adjusts to a maximum angle of 60°, allowing snow to slide off the PV panel surface. This is validated by our snow sliding experiments and aligns with the EUROCODE standard, which specifies a snow load factor of 0 at 60°.
Efficient Installation
The HZ™ tracker’s efficient structural design uses less steel than conventional trackers, with fewer parts for quicker installation. It eliminates the need for drive shafts or extra cabling. The HZ™ tracker B type is self-grounded, saving costs and labor associated with installing grounding washers, braided straps, bare copper wire, and grounding rods.
Global Project Experience
CDS Solar has successfully deployed tracker solutions worldwide:
- 2P Tracker Project, Myanmar
- Capacity: 1MWp
- Features: Modular design, 70% universal components, integrated column-pile foundation using high-strength steel.
- 1P Tracker Project, Zimbabwe
- Capacity: 23MWp
- Features: Modular design, 70% universal components, integrated column-pile foundation using high-strength steel.
- 1P Tracker Project, China
- Capacity: 10MWp
- Features: Modular design, 70% universal components, integrated column-pile foundation using high-strength steel.
- 2P Tracker Project, Bulgaria
- Capacity: 1MWp
- Features: Modular design, 70% universal components, integrated column-pile foundation using high-strength steel.
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