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Premier Power Installs Bi-Directional Solar Trackers
El Dorado Hills CA (SPX) Oct 01, 2008 Premier Power has announced it has completed the Nation's first and largest installation of bi-directional solar trackers for the Delano Water District's municipal water treatment facility. "The first two trackers engineered by Premier Power, each span 45 feet, include 915 square feet of solar panels, and are indicative of the fact that solar tracker solutions are evolving on a utility scale." The state-of-the-art, dual-axis solar trackers permit increasing photovoltaic solar energy production by more than 35% when compared to fixed installations. "We have seen adoption of solar trackers increasing exponentially in more mature markets like Europe, and we are bringing best-in-class solar tracking technology to the U.S. which will enable us to offer customers increased efficiency for their solar projects and increased ROI," commented Miguel de Anquin. Delano Irrigation district is the first two installations in a series of large scale trackers being engineered and integrated by Premier Power by year end. Premier Power's approach to solar engineering and integration is focused on leaving a minimal environmental footprint, while remaining focused on providing custom solutions to meet customer demands in terms of maximizing energy production while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Most solar installations typically need 3 foot diameter and 6 foot deep holes augured to support the solar structure. Large scale trackers also need tons of concrete injected into the earth that could remain for 100s of years. The Delano Water District project was designed to leverage 44,000 pound ballasted ground mount systems that sit on top of the soil, creating a more efficient integration that remains consistent with Premier's commitment to a "leave no trace" environmental policy. Related Links Premier Power All About Solar Energy at SolarDaily.com
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