The Horizon L:TEC® 1P is continuously tested by CPP Wind Engineering Consultants for aeroelastic stability. In recent tests, a special configuration of the L:TEC 1P tracker proved its stability in the wind tunnel, reaching speeds of 400 km/h. This industry-first stability comes from the combination of IDEEMATEC’s decoupled drive and configurable multiple locking points. High-wind regions have now become prime locations for IDEEMATEC trackers.
Advanced wind tunnel testing
IDEEMATEC conducted an advanced aeroelastic wind tunnel study with CPP in Sydney, Australia. The objective was to methodically analyze the L:TEC 1P tracker, equipped with IDEEMATEC’s patented multi-locking technology, under extreme wind conditions. Partnering with CPP ensures access to top-tier aeroelastic testing facilities and adherence to the highest standards of wind tunnel testing. This proactive design testing continues to enhance the stability and performance of L:TEC solar trackers, driving the industry forward. The tests assessed how the tracker resists torsional instability related to the tested tracker configuration. The verified results were groundbreaking.
The incredible stability of IDEEMATEC’s technology marks a significant milestone for the solar tracker industry, making the L:TEC 1P the world’s most stable tracker.
In the design of solar tracker systems, understanding the impact of wind is crucial. Trackers need to be robust, not just to sustain everyday weather but also to withstand the extreme conditions they will face during their operational lifetime.
The innovative L:TEC 1P maintained stability at 400 km/h (3 s gust), comparable to the highest wind speed ever recorded, approximately 406 km/h (3 s gust), on Barrow Island, Australia, during Tropical Cyclone Olivia.
The L:TEC 1P is suitable for one of the highest wind regions across the U.S.A. (Florida), where the maximum design wind speed according to ASCE 7-22 is 320 km/h (3s gust at 10m, highest risk category IV).
The L:TEC 1P’s record-setting stability makes it the perfect fit for solar installations worldwide, regardless of local wind conditions. The future demands flexible and reliable renewable energy solutions. IDEEMATEC’s L:TEC platform inspires confidence in the resilience of renewable infrastructures against increasingly unpredictable global weather patterns.
