SKF Solar Linear Actuator-CASD-60, and SKF Solar Hub CRSD 290 are two solutions that each contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions by increasing the energy production from one solar panels.
“Harnessing renewable energy is one of the most effective solutions for reducing carbon dioxide. SKF’s advanced electromechanical technology offers improvements over today’s maintenance-intensive solutions and delivers high performance, accuracy and efficiency by accurately tracking the sun’s position throughout the day and throughout the seasons,” says Markus Behn, global business development manager, SKF Renewable Energy, solar segment.
SKF Solar Linear Actuators and SKF Solar Hub are available to provide single as well as dual axis movement that tracks the travel of the sun as it moves across the sky.
Both solutions are custom designed to cope with the harsh conditions in which solar panels operate, and are IP65 certified. Both also provide highly accurate movement and are virtually maintenance-free with an expected service life of 20 years, which helps SKF customers to achieve lower cost of energy. SKF Solar Linear Actuators and SKF Solar Hub can be used with photovoltaics, concentrated photovoltaics or concentrating solar power systems.
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