About this event
Although PV power plants are key to mitigating the impact of climate change via the shift to renewable energy generation, the increase in intensity of weather events also creates major risks, not least in the ability of single-axis PV tracker systems to withstand more frequent, extended and stronger wind conditions.
Preventing catastrophic failures is a key priority, yet PV system performance over the lifetime of a PV power plant can be compromised by higher maintenance costs due to unscheduled component failures. Another factor is higher than expected solar panel performance degradation caused by solar cell micro-cracks, due to dynamic wind loading forces.
PV Tech is hosting a TechTalk Product Series webinar with Soltec and RWDI to provide further insight into the design requirements of utility-scale PV power plants deploying tracker systems in the new-era of large-area utility-scale PV panels and the impact on systems experiencing high-wind loads.
Webinar Learning Points:
- Obtain a clear understanding of how the new Dy-Wind technology analysis is used to provide the stability needed for a PV power plant installed at an extreme location or exposed to high winds
- Gain insight into the critical tracker system component requirements needed to prevent catastrophic failures and long-term plant performance degradation
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Guest speaker
Zachary Taylor Senior Engineer and Associate Principal @ RWDIG
Zachary is a specialist in fluid-structure interaction and bluff body aerodynamics, developing real world solutions to improve the aerodynamic performance of structures. Zachary combines real-world technical expertise with a broad depth of research experience.
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Guest speaker
Bernd Zwingmann Structural Engineer @ Soltec TrackersG
Bernd is a graduate in Civil Engineering from the Technische Universität Dresden (Germany). He works as a structural engineer at Soltec and is in charge of the analysis of structural design methods concerning aspects affected by wind. He has wide experience as a structural engineer and researcher of materials and cable structures applied to renewable energies.
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Guest speaker
Matthew Browne Project Manager and Principal @ RWDIG
Matthew’s expertise in cladding and structural wind load studies of tall buildings, long-span roofs and unique structures has been recognized internationally. Matthew has a focused and effective style of leadership that helps drive projects to successful outcomes.
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