Page 20 - North American Clean Energy March/April 2019 Issue

solar energy
Software solution for maintenance, repair, and operation
Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) software company, CloudVisit has a renewable energy software solution for the growing demand for clean energy. CloudVisit’s MRO software enables industry experts
with remote inspection tools. Using these tools, experts can remotely accept inspections of hybrid systems’ installation and MRO processes, enabling the hybrid energy industry to expand quicker. CloudVisit’s MRO software empowers inspectors to remotely view and approve inspections from the o ce so they do not have to spend time traveling to remote locations. Remote inspections cut down on travel time and enable on-
site technicians to manage their time e ectively. Since on-site technicians can request to conference with inspectors, the utilization of remote inspections means the availability of inspectors increases. With an increased availability of inspectors, maintenance problems can be quickly identi ed and resolved. MRO software combines multiple-participant video conferencing with a work ow management system so every procedure is completed
up to standard. Video and audio recordings, as well as images and chats, are securely stored in the cloud and serve as proof of a completed project. No inspection can be approved without documentation and sign-o that each step has been completed. is documentation validates that the hybrid wind farm is safe to use.
CloudVisit, Inc.
/// www.cloudvisit.site
Solar powered surveillance system
Larson Electronics LLC, released a solar powered LED surveillance tower featuring a 1080p full HD camera, two
265W solar panels, a 500aH capacity battery bank with a 120V battery charger, a backup generator, and a telescoping mast
that deploys a Class 1 blue LED strobe lamp and security equipment up to 30ft. e entire assembly is mounted on a single axle aluminum trailer for easy transportation, making this a complete, portable solar-powered surveillance system for remote outdoor and rugged locations. is powerful security system is equipped with a 1080p full HD high resolution camera which provides operators with precise 20x optical zoom, integrated long-range IR LEDs with a 850nm wavelength, day/ night capabilities, MP4 format, as well as H.264 and MJPEG video compression. is solar security assembly comes with
a 1TB, 8-channel network video recorder. Installation only
takes minutes via plug-and-play, which automatically detects, displays, and con gures system components.
e two included 265W solar panels generate a total maximum output of 0.53kW and have a 45° tilt for optimized sunlight exposure. e compact, high powered blue LED beacon o ers 360° of brilliant light without the dark spots or unevenness found in traditional incandescent beacons. is beacon is equipped with auxiliary LEDs on top and features 30 ash patterns and
4 simulated rotating patterns which are controlled from the control box. Rounding out this security solution is a NEMA 3R component control box with a component cooling system, and a 7kW 4-stroke OHV single cylinder engine backup generator. e generator has a keyless electric start and automatically kicks on when battery voltage falls below 12V.
Larson Electronics LLC
/// www.larsonelectronics.com
Flexible operations for ef cient productivity
e new PD10R pile driver by Vermeer delivers operator exibility through the use of a full- function remote control. e PD10R is not equipped with a ride-on operator's station. Designed for installing solar panel con gurations, the PD10R pile driver gives the operator a 360° view of the jobsite, makes loading and unloading from a trailer easy, and helps avoid potential obstacles without sacri cing functionality. With the remote control of the Vermeer PD10R pile driver, the operator can engage the hammer, accurately align the pile, and position the machine. e remote control provides various data including pile angle and height information, as well as maintenance information. e new remote-controlled PD10R pile driver is available with a 20ft (6.1m) mast and complements the PD10 model with a ride-on operator station.
With auto plumb technology that automatically moves the mast orientation with the touch of a button, both models are designed to meet the tight tolerances demanded by commercial solar installers. e PD10R pile driver can be equipped with an optional laser receiver and is compatible with third-party GPS to help reduce surveying time and maximize productivity. e unit’s
wide track pad design helps minimize ground disturbance in varying soil types.
Vermeer Corporation
/// www.vermeer.com
DC coupled storage solution for utility PV market
SMA has introduced a new DC coupled storage solution for utility-scale PV projects. e DC coupled storage solution is built for new PV plants, but
it can also be used to retro t existing PV plants for those operators who want to enjoy the bene ts of solar-plus-storage. In many utility-scale applications, DC coupling can o er signi cant operating cost and e ciency advantages over
AC coupled systems. e DC coupled storage solution consists of SMA’s Sunny Central EV-US line of inverters with a DC coupling ready option and up to six 500 kW SMA DC-DC Converters.
The SMA Group
/// www.sma-america.com
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