In a move to enhance solar energy solutions, TrinaTracker has unveiled its latest innovation – an optimal combination intelligent tracking solution featuring the upgraded Vanguard 1P and the high-performance 700W+ modules. The Vanguard 1P, introduced on December 15, boasts advanced features that prioritise safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, setting a new standard for solar tracking systems.
Designed to meet the demands of customers operating in composite application settings, the Vanguard 1P offers a host of improvements aimed at reducing installation costs and improving construction efficiency, particularly in complex environments. The contracted pipe design of the tracker halves torque tube connection time, while the multi-drive system reduces drive installation time by 30%. Additional innovations, such as split spherical bearings and a quick purlin installation system, contribute to a 20% and 30% reduction in installation time, respectively.
One of the standout features of the upgraded Vanguard 1P is the integration of TrinaTracker’s proprietary SuperTrack smart algorithm and the Trina Smart Cloud monitoring platform. SuperTrack, a next-generation algorithm, outperforms traditional counterparts by delivering energy gains of up to 8%. Its self-learning and self-optimising capabilities enable real-time parameter adjustments, reducing power losses in complex terrains due to shading.
The Trina Smart Cloud monitoring platform provides real-time tracking and diagnostics of the Vanguard 1P’s operating status. Offering features such as data sharing, a 3D digital map, and health diagnosis, the platform is a comprehensive solution for addressing operational and maintenance challenges in complex terrains.
TrinaTracker’s commitment to sustainability and efficiency is further exemplified by the Vanguard 1P’s flexible design and arrangement, allowing for the efficient use of irregular plots of land. By incorporating the newly upgraded Vanguard 1P, the number of trackers per MW can be reduced by an impressive 43%, the number of posts per MW by 4%, and installed capacity increased by 16% compared to conventional 1P trackers, resulting in a substantial reduction in Balance of System (BOS) costs.
Quan Peng, Head of R&D in the Tracker Division at Trina Solar Co Ltd, emphasised the adaptability of the new-generation Vanguard 1P to various terrains, climates, and construction settings. Peng stated, “Compared with 630W modules, using the combination of the newly upgraded Vanguard 1P and 700W+ modules can lower BOS costs by RMB 0.038/W and improve IRR by up to 0.4% under typical working conditions in flat terrains.”
