Tracking the sun

摘要

SunPower has launched its C7 Tracker, a solar photovoltaic tracking system that is deigned to achieve low levelised cost of electricity (LCOE) for utilityscale solar powerplants. The C7 Tracker combines single-axis tracking technology with rows of parabolic mirrors, reflecting light onto 22.8% efficient SunPower Maxeon solar cells. The tracker includes modular solar cell receivers, allowing for future performance upgrades. In addition, the Tracker Monitoring and Control System provides wireless control of the powerplant. The C7 Tracker is suitable for regions with high solar irradiance through direct sunlight, including Australia, southwest US, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia.