In cooperation with CPP, a US wind engineering laboratory with international authority, AKCOME METALS recently conducted rigorous wind tunnel tests on its SMART series tracking mounting systems, which fully demonstrate the high reliability and stability of these products in a variety of extreme wind conditions.

Wind Tunnel Test
The rationale for the test

With the mass production of high-power PV components, the demand for compatible tracking mounts is also rising. However, to be used with high-power modules, the mounts need to be able to withstand higher wind loads. At the same time, as more complex applications emerge, mounts face a wide variety of wind load conditions. However, the wind-induced aeroelastic effects specific to tracking mounts have not been considered in existing building codes.

A complete wind tunnel test can provide researchers with a large amount of data that can be used as an important basis for the wind resistance design of PV mounts. With these data, a high wind resistance strategy can be implemented in the early design stage, thus effectively avoiding a series of risks caused by different wind conditions during use. In addition, wind tunnel experiments can also play a crucial role in understanding the mutual interference between photovoltaic arrays, and the influence of inclination angle and wind direction angle on power generation efficiency.

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Smart active adaptation for winning a better future

By putting its innovative 1P (independent single row) and 2P (independent single row + multipoint) tracking mounting systems through authoritative wind tunnel tests, AKCOME METALS further validates and improves the structural stability of its mounting systems and their reliability when used with high-power components.

Photo | Project cases of AKCOME METALS Smart Series

Other than intelligent product design, lean production, and quality assurance, the Smart series' strength lies more in the synergies with photovoltaic modules, including active direction adjustments to capture more solar irradiation that helps bring about a significant increase in the project's power generation.

The 1P and 2P products of the SMART series can meet the all-scenario needs of various projects. In addition, we can also customize products according to the requests of PV installers, investors, and operators, allowing them to enjoy more benefits from the beginning.

AKCOME METALS will continue to provide customers with optimized tracking mounting solutions that meet the needs of various scenarios while ensuring high reliability, durability, and maximum power generation.