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TrinaTracker, the smart solar tracking solutions provider under Trinasolar announced the successful completion of a third-party technical review of the wind tunnel test program for its Vanguard 1P tracker. The review was conducted by DNV, a globally recognized independent energy expert and assurance provider, following a comprehensive test program carried out by Tongji University.
The wind tunnel testing took place at Tongji University’s TJ-3 facility, the second-largest wind tunnel of its kind globally. The study involved a new rigid-model pressure measurement method and advanced dynamic analysis research, aimed at evaluating the structural performance of the Vanguard 1P tracker under a variety of wind conditions. Xie Tao, General Manager, Energy Systems for Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau at DNV , said, “As a critical component of PV systems, the long-term reliability of trackers directly impacts investor returns. This review examines the innovative wind tunnel testing method proposed by Tongji University and TrinaTracker—a bold step forward in testing technologies amid the energy transition.”
A large-scale multi-row array model (5m × 2.2m) was used to simulate real-world environmental conditions and measure wind loads with high precision. The study also examined multiple design parameters to verify the tracker’s reliability across diverse geographic and climatic applications.
DNV provided an independent, in-depth technical review of the test methodology, data, and results, reinforcing the credibility and robustness of the Vanguard 1P tracker’s design. This validation underscores TrinaTracker’s commitment to engineering excellence, innovation, and safety in solar tracking systems.
