Leading international solar photovoltaic (PV) company TrinaSolar was at the Solar & Storage Live expo (see more on p6) where it unveiled one of its most exciting products. “We celebrate ideas and technology that is at the forefront of the transition to a greener, smarter, more decentralised energy system,” Abel Cordoba, a senior engineer who is involved with TrinaSolar’s new solar products. “The Vanguard 1P is one of our most exciting new ranges that has over 27 years’ of research and development powering it.”
The upgraded Vanguard 1P solution has been designed to work with the company’s SuperTrack algorithm that allows for increased energy production by articulating as the sun moves across the sky. “There is also the SmartBacktracking feature that reduces generation losses due to row-to-row shading in regions with multiple slopes,” says Cordoba. “You are able to monitor and control your PV network from your smart device to increase your energy production by up to 8% a day.”
The SuperTrack software is self-learning and allows for independent decision making, which means that users do not need to constantly check their devices to make sure that the PV panels are moving as needed – the system will alert operators of any issues that need attention. “Our digital software integration provides users with outstanding system stability and reliability, quick installation and flexible external compatibility. Our software application is state-of-the-art and delivers reliability, performance and efficiency, as well as being incredibly user-friendly.”
“TrinaSolar has decades of experience in the solar industry,” says Diego Lopez, another TrinaSolar engineer who was at the expo. “This has given us a knowledge base from which to design, develop and manufacture some of the best solar products in the world, like the Vanguard 1P and our software systems.”
The upgraded range has been in development for over two years and the two engineers are excited about the product when used with TrinaTrack Smart Cloud network. “The upgraded Vanguard 1P offers enhanced safety and reliability features, catering specifically to customers with requirements in composite application settings. It ensures optimal performance and stability that is enhanced when you use monitoring software like Smart Cloud. This allows for remote control, intelligent diagnosis, savings in operation and maintenance, as well as advanced warning and notification systems to keep you ahead of any issues that may arise.”
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