Featured in Not gone with the wind – 02-2010

Bigger is not always better

Mounting racks: The market for ground-mounted systems is booming. The system that a plant designer opts for depends on various factors. Dimensions, foundations and module mounting must match perfectly. However, too often plants are dimensioned in a stereotypical fashion. Now, wind tunnel trials are helping to save money.

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pv magazine

15 Sep 2010

Between the green of the cornfields and the yellow of the rapeseed plants, a blue glow emanating from fields and meadows is becoming an increasingly common sight. According to a study by EuPD Research, ground-mounted systems in Germany accounted for at least 19 percent of newly installed photovoltaic capacity in 2009. In absolute figures, at …

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