At MECASOLAR, we believe in the power of simplicity. Our focus on simple, robust, and reliable solar trackers is more than a design choice – it’s a strategic decision that saves time, reduces costs, and minimizes risks for our clients.
Lower Installation Time and Cost
Our trackers are designed with fewer moving parts, which translates to faster installation compared to more complex systems. This means quicker project delivery, lower labor costs, and faster revenue generation for solar farms. In a post-pandemic world, labor costs are critical. One of our EPC partners reported an installation cost of $120 USD per hour per person, making it even more important to streamline installation processes. Our simple design concept also means that commercially available off-the-shelf components and standard tools are used during assembly, eliminatin the need for specialized equipment. An example of this from a competitor was a cost $150K USD for specialized installation machinery for a 50MW project. By avoiding such additional costs, we further reduce the overall cost of installation and commissioning.
Minimized Operational and Maintenance (O&M) Costs
Less technology means fewer points of failure. Our trackers are engineered to require minimal upkeep, reducing downtime and ensuring reliable performance year-round. Since all our parts are commercially available off-the-shelf, repairs are often far less costly compared to specialized, patented components used by other manufacturers.
More Technology = More Risk
While advanced features might sound attractive, they can introduce complications:
• More moving parts and electronics can increase the risk of failure.
• More sophisticated systems often lead to higher O&M costs due to specialized repairs.
• Beyond the core technology, there is little empirical data to illustrate the yield benefit of many of the additional technological features suggested by other manufacturers.
MECASOLAR’s trackers provide the best of both worlds: high efficiency without the excess complexity. We keep it simple because simplicity works.