Did you get to see them "folded"? The idea is that of the various possible tracker types, quite storm safe*. Also, the design usually has provision =for self cleaning (brushes on the underside of the petals clean the one below it when folding/unfolding)
Pricey though.Generally can collect more EV for the buck from a larger but cheaper fixed array. But on a ship, cannot use that arger fixed array. Not just because of available space but changing orientation.
* Fully folded the remaining single "petal" would be positioned vertically down adjacent to the supporting "stem"
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Bugtownboy wrote: ↑Tue Apr 29, 2025 1:49 pm
In Prague for a few days - noticed these
The arrays are being used to charge the river cruise boats - probably 75% of this operators fleet appears to be electric.
First time I’ve seen one of the ‘flower’ arrays in person.
They’re big !
Ooh thats pretty.
Never seen those before. Do they come in minature?
They would make a nice feature in the frothiest of renewables haters gardens.
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NoraBatty wrote: ↑Tue Apr 29, 2025 4:39 pm
Ooh thats pretty.
Never seen those before. Do they come in minature?
They would make a nice feature in the frothiest of renewables haters gardens.
or to decorate a big hat at Ascot or Henley!
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