Hmm... As I read this I think of the 23 year old array of 18 BP90
modules that powers my own home. Back then modules were typically 36
125mm cells, and the standard dimension for these was 21" by 47". So I
don't think of a 16-module or 18 module array as large. Mine is on an
early Wattsun tracker (I leave the tracking turned off so that it'll
still be working when the time comes to sell my home) on a 6" sch. 40 pole.
Allan
On 2/19/2021 6:37 PM, Jeremy Coxon wrote:
What Jason said. I did a (3) 16 panel DPW TOP’s on a really steep
hill (think about 50deg or more) for Wendell Berry years ago. The
good folks at DPW told me then that I was getting the very last 16 mod
TOP’s because of wind and seismic. If I recall, I had to use 12”
sch80 and let me just say that some projects, even for super cool
customers like Wendell, are better left to others lol. We did that
job in the middle of an unusually cold and snowy winter- I shiver
every time I think about it. All that to say, I have a hard time
believing this pic is of a real install- could be wrong. But if it is
then the moment on that pole has to be absolutely HUGE, even in a
light breeze.
Jeremy Coxon NABCEP
Certified MWBE
On Feb 19, 2021, at 6:50 PM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
<[email protected]> wrote:
I did a google pictures search and could not find anything that big.
Really need a backside pix. I do not like using 8" poles because of
their weight on a hill. The one in the picture must be 10" or larger.
Gigundo pole mount!
I give up but maybe someone else? Good Luck!
*Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar *
On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 22:49:52 +0000 (UTC), Bill Hennessy
<[email protected]> wrote:
Hi folks--Apologies for the snags. I'll be in my grave before I'm
skilled at doing pictures. I've attached the picture as a pdf.
This mounting system looks pretty efficient--48 modules on a single
pole. Does anyone have an idea as to the manufacturer or experience
with the racking? The photo was unattributed.
regards, bill
Bill Hennessy
Berks Solar, LLC
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