Tracker Design Review
sbp sonne offers comprehensive services in the field of qualification, certification and structural testing of PV tracker systems, components and installations. We apply the basic principles of German checking engineering, in particular the complete and independent reference calculations of the proposed structures using our own analysis models and calculation algorithms.
Our focus is on the review of applied methodology, execution and application of wind-tunnel test results in static and dynamic structural design. The fundamental understanding of dynamic loading and system response on lightweight steel structures is in sbp’s DNA; in addition to our consultancy services for PV trackers, we have also successfully adapted this knowledge for our own technology developments such as parabolic troughs or heliostats.
In addition to an extensive review of the documentation provided, the fulfilment of all requirements within technical specifications of the plant owner and the third-party expert reports is checked. Results of the OEM/Designer are checked through reference calculations.
Review concept: ‘global to local to global’
Phase 0
Review of technical drawings and design documents
Phase 1
Checking the primary structural elements through reference calculations
Phase 2
Checking system components, connection details
Phase 3
Overall assessment of safety concept, commentary and feedback loops, confirmation of structural integrity

Overview

Other expertise
Techno-economic development of solar components
PV-Tracker Projects Review
PV-Tracker Third-party Consulting
PV-Tracker Root-Cause Analysis
Feasibility & optimization studies

Max Dinkelaker