Case Study
Modified L-Jaw Couplings: Solar Panel Mounting System
Application Profile Modified L-Jaw Couplings Solar Panel Mounting System Product Application P-8594-TBW 2/19 RBI Solar, an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of solar panel mounting systems for commercial applications, needed a reliable coupling solution for its new single axis tracker product. The Sunflower TM mounting system rotates rows of photovoltaic (PV) modules on the East/West axis to follow the sun and maximize energy production. In large-scale commercial installations rows can be 400 ft. long, made up of approx. 35 ft. sections (approx. 12 modules). Breaking up the long rows into smaller sections allows the new system to accommodate various topographic conditions. The couplings connect the drive motor to the drivetrain at the end of each row of PV modules. Dur