Outperforming the weather

Extreme weather is increasingly becoming the norm for solar developers. Wind testing plays a critical role in discerning how wind speeds, turbulence, and shifting direction can affect the design and production of solar trackers. Chase Anderson, director of product development at Terrasmart, explains the need for proper wind testing.

Issue 09 – 2023 | Solar springs eternal

Wind tunnel testing also helps tracker designers to calculate the ideal height and number of foundations for systems.

Photo: Terrasmart

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