Table 1
Modules support structure technical data.
| General information | Mono-axial tracker | Fixed-tilt structure |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Portrait tracker | Portrait structure |
| PV-Modules quantity per support | 26 | 26 |
| Numbers of poles | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions (m) | 14 × 4.2 | 14 × 4.2 |
| Lifetime (y) | >30 yr | >30 yr |
| Actuator type | Linear | – |
| Actuator lifetime | 40 yr | – |
| Lifetime of printed wiring board | >30 yr | – |
| Energy consumption | 10.95 kWh/y/tracker | – |
| Weight | 1070 kg (electric motor excluded) | 962 kg |
| Materials and components | ||
| Weathering steel Poles weight | 303.86 kg | 273.47 kg |
| Weathering steel Beam weight | 302.82 kg | 272.54 kg |
| Weathering steel Brace weight | 330.57 kg | 297.51 kg |
| Other components made in weathering steel | 122.54 kg | 110.29 kg |
| Aluminium rivets | 8.62 kg | 8.62 kg |
| Electric motor | 6 kg | – |
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