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Tracking systems for adjusting a photovoltaic array

US11711048B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

FTC Solar, Inc. · US

Inventors

Nagendra Srinivas Cherukupalli · Saratoga, US
Larry Wong · San Francisco, US
Milo Zabala · Concord, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 25, 2019
Grant date	Jul 25, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 2, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02E10/50
WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Tracking systems for adjusting a photovoltaic array are disclosed. In some embodiments, the tracking system includes an actuator that moves one or more links to cause the array to rotate. The tracking system may be disposed below a torque rail of the tracking system. The actuator may be a slew drive that retracts or extends the one or more links to cause the array to rotate.

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