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Suntech Selects Array Technologies' DuraTrack HZ(TM) for New Utility Solar Platform
Reliathon to Use Optimized Solar Tracker for Unmatched Reliability, Scalability, and Maximum Payback
| Source: Array Technologies
SAN FRANCISCO, CA and ALBUQUERQUE, NM--(Marketwire - October 21, 2009) - Array Technologies
Inc., the leading provider of innovative solar tracking systems, announces
that its DuraTrack HZ™ solar tracker has been selected for Suntech's
Reliathon Utility Solar platform (see "Suntech Introduces Utility Solar
Platform, Reliathon, Reducing Costs and Speeding Up Development of Utility
Scale Projects Across the U.S.").
The Reliathon platform with Array Technologies' DuraTrack HZ™ tracking
system is a new, fully integrated solution, designed to expedite the
development of utility-scale solar plants. As a result of this
ground-breaking approach, system developers will discover multiple benefits
from this end-to-end solar solution.
"We've been building solar trackers for the last 20 years," said Ron Corio,
CEO, Array Technologies, Inc. "Given our industry expertise and
DuraTrack's unparalleled design, we're setting the standard for
utility-scale solar tracker installations around the world. When utility
and system developers see the speed to deployment and reduction in cost
they'll achieve with Reliathon and our tracker, they'll be pleased."
For Reliathon, Array Technologies has optimized the DuraTrack to employ two
motors per MW AC versus the typical four motors per MW. DuraTrack's
articulating drive-line connections accommodate installation on undulating
terrain and irregular site boundaries, and immensely relaxes installation
tolerances. Automatic grounding of Suntech's Reliathon modules upon
mounting to the DuraTrack structure eliminates the ground wire installation
step, reducing installation costs. Additionally, Array Technologies is
offering a ten-year product warranty (versus their standard five-year
product warranty) for Reliathon-optimized trackers.
"Array Technologies' proven record of reliability, innovative design and
expertise make them the logical choice for Reliathon," said Andrew Beebe,
Vice President, Global Product Strategy, Suntech. "Their ability to
optimize their solar trackers for Reliathon allows us to go to market with
an integrated end-to-end offering, providing the utility market with a
profitable solution that makes utility-scale projects easier to develop."
The Reliathon platform with Array Technologies' DuraTrack solar trackers
will be available for immediate orders with shipment scheduled in Q2 of
2010. Suntech Reliathon solutions have already been included in over 500 MW
of U.S. solar project bids.
For more information on the DuraTrack solar trackers, please visit:
www.ArrayTechInc.com.
About Array Technologies
Pioneering solar tracking systems for over twenty years, Array
Technologies, Inc., is the leading manufacturer of innovative,
cost-effective, reliable and robust solar tracking systems. Headquartered
in Albuquerque, NM, Array provides its customers with unequaled solar
tracking expertise. Our customers include utilities, corporations, small
businesses, and home owners. Array's tracker technology has undergone
extensive independent engineering review, and has been rigorously tested in
a full-scale wind tunnel. Array's trackers are manufactured in the USA and
shipped worldwide.
About Suntech
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE : STP ) is the world's leading solar
energy company as measured by production output of crystalline silicon
solar modules. Suntech designs, develops, manufactures, and markets premium
quality, high-output, cost-effective and environmentally friendly solar
products for electric power applications in the residential, commercial,
industrial, and public utility sectors. Suntech's patent-pending Pluto
technology for crystalline silicon solar cells improves power output by up
to 12% compared to conventional production methods. Suntech also offers one
of the broadest ranges of building-integrated solar products.
Suntech designs and delivers commercial and utility scale solar power
systems in China and the United States. With regional headquarters in
China, Switzerland and San Francisco and sales offices worldwide, Suntech
is passionate about improving the environment we live in and dedicated to
developing advanced solar solutions that enable sustainable development.
For more information, please visit http://www.suntech-power.com.